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BN57 VNL

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,948 mi
Last recorded74,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VNL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 74,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,817 miles

nearside ball joint boot

small chip in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 51,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,899 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,899 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNL is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

BN57 VNL is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is BN57 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 VNL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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