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DF57 UVC

2007 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Proton GEN-247,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UVC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust clamp due too corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Slight travel on handbrake but not enough to cause issues

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear linkages (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,432 miles

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

o/s/r tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/r tyre nail

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre heavy inner treads wear

o/s/r tyre nail

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,294 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,096 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,899 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 70,890 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,910 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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DF57 UVC is a 2007 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF57 UVC, 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 DF57 UVC registered?

DF57 UVC is a 2007 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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