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CN07 BOU

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,555 mi
Last recorded90,555 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN07 BOU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,318 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision is slightly worn

Offside Engine radiator mounting bracket is corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision is slightly worn

Offside Engine radiator mounting bracket is corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,398 miles

Engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,398 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,542 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

fan belt slightly frayed

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 8 Aug 2014 63,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

fan belt slightly frayed

front number plate cracked

n/s/r inner side light out

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,092 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 49,700 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,128 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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CN07 BOU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black 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 CN07 BOU, 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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CN07 BOU is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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