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BN57 LYU

2007 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,743 mi
Last recorded78,743 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LYU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,743 miles

BOTH SILLS GOT COVERS ON

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills got covers on

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2021 69,135 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering fluid slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 69,135 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering fluid slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,202 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,437 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,713 miles

Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,161 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,159 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,589 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,060 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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BN57 LYU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN57 LYU, 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

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What year was BN57 LYU registered?

BN57 LYU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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