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AU07 BNV

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,645 mi
Last recorded101,645 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 BNV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,645 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 101,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,108 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,334 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 75,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 63,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 49,536 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroed

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,874 miles

Exhaust front flex heavily corrosion

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,097 miles

Bad oil leak from sump / gearbox area

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,251 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,986 miles

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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AU07 BNV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU07 BNV, 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 AU07 BNV registered?

AU07 BNV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is AU07 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 BNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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