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BN57 LYV

2007 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LYV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,267 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

Fail 16 Oct 2017 102,267 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,611 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in driveshafts

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,591 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,591 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,402 miles

front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,113 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,417 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 LYV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYV, 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 BN57 LYV registered?

BN57 LYV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is BN57 LYV safe to buy?

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