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FJ08 GBZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 GBZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,038 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Nov 2019 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working no tell tail (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,796 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2018 56,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 29,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 22,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,636 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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FJ08 GBZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 FJ08 GBZ, 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 18 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 GBZ registered?

FJ08 GBZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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