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BX59 JBE

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 JBE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush `D` bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,510 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush `D` bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner of tread

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner of tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,315 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,754 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front suspension noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn through

o/s/r caliper damp around handbrake pivot, possible leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 47,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o\s\f tyre worn bold on inner and outter edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2012 29,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

battery insuccure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake disc pad contact surface corroded

no road tax displayed

Fail 3 Oct 2011 19,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake disc pad contact surface corroded

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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BX59 JBE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BX59 JBE, 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 BX59 JBE registered?

BX59 JBE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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