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BX59 JCV

2009 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,437 mi
Last recorded12,437 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 JCV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,437 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 12,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 9,572 miles

damage to sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 8,028 miles

Offside front tyre has slightly cut(195/55 r15 85v

Pass 11 Aug 2012 5,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 5,585 miles

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

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

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 JCV is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BX59 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

BX59 JCV is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BX59 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX59 JCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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