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AY56 GVX

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,301 mi
Last recorded31,301 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 GVX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,301 miles

Rear discs rusted

exhaust flange rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,787 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,787 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,863 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 27,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 25,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,730 miles

exhaust rusty on joints

front brake discs surfaces rusty

rear brake discs surfaces rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 14,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,699 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 7,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 7,494 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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AY56 GVX is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY56 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY56 GVX?

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What year was AY56 GVX registered?

AY56 GVX is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 January 2007.

Is AY56 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 GVX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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