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AE09 GXL

2009 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 GXL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 148,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 146,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 140,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 133,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 133,026 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,091 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 124,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S inner rear sidlelight exceptionally bright

Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 101,530 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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AE09 GXL is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 AE09 GXL, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE09 GXL registered?

AE09 GXL is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is AE09 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 GXL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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