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CU57 EJV

2007 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,182 mi
Last recorded53,182 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 EJV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 53,132 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,568 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 45,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,162 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 37,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 29,400 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 29,069 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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 13,697 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 12,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,750 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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CU57 EJV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU57 EJV, 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

How do I check the history of CU57 EJV?

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What year was CU57 EJV registered?

CU57 EJV is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is CU57 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 EJV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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