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BX09 NAE

2009 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,532 mi
Last recorded79,532 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 NAE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 79,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,315 miles

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

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

all over under body and brake pipes covered with thick black under seal obscuring components

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

n/s and o/s front wiper blades deteriorated slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,289 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all over under body and brake pipes covered with thick black under seal obscuring components

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

n/s and o/s front wiper blades deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,751 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 73,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,155 miles

all brake pipes covered with thick copper grease obscuring components

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

temp repair strap fitted to battery at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,956 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,956 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,541 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,197 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,061 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 20,029 miles

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

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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BX09 NAE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BX09 NAE, 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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BX09 NAE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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