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GJ08 CRF

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,659 mi
Last recorded76,659 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CRF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

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

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

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

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section. (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,374 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,374 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,816 miles

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)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,184 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 39,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,385 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,587 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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GJ08 CRF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ08 CRF, 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 GJ08 CRF registered?

GJ08 CRF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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