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EO59 DYY

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,353 mi
Last recorded127,353 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 DYY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 127,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2020 127,353 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 115,433 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 100,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,494 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on.

front tyres wearing inner edges.

steering rack mounting bushes slight wear.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 86,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on.

front tyres wearing inner edges.

nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

offside rear inner sidelight not working.

steering rack mounting bushes slight wear.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,129 miles

engine vheck light on

there is slight knocking from rear of the engine

Fail 30 Oct 2015 74,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine vheck light on

there is slight knocking from rear of the engine

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,204 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,395 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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EO59 DYY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EO59 DYY, 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 EO59 DYY registered?

EO59 DYY is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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