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YY07 YAG

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 YAG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box mounting rubbers deteriorated

lower radiator mountings corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box mounting rubbers deteriorated

lower radiator mountings corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge slightly

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished on the outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,880 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Fail 6 Mar 2015 60,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,257 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,817 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,373 miles

slight leak from steering rack

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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YY07 YAG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY07 YAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY07 YAG registered?

YY07 YAG is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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