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FJ57 JXG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,304 mi
Last recorded75,304 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 JXG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover loose (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,478 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 63,349 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,853 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 58,853 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 49,990 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 49,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 45,262 miles

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

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 16 May 2015 45,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,928 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,604 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 26,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,651 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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FJ57 JXG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FJ57 JXG, 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 FJ57 JXG registered?

FJ57 JXG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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