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BX07 RVR

2007 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 RVR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,118 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 87,077 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,136 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 79,135 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,228 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front plate damaged at lower edge

rear exhaust mount deteriorating.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,873 miles

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

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

screw in offside rear tyre which is damaging outer sidewall unable to fully inspect damage due to screw position

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

screw in offside rear tyre which is damaging outer sidewall unable to fully inspect damage due to screw position

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,596 miles

90% centre brake light working

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,593 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

90% centre brake light working

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,556 miles

o/s/r tyre has side wall cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 24,043 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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BX07 RVR is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Silver 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 BX07 RVR, 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 BX07 RVR registered?

BX07 RVR is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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