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GJ08 CSY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,611 mi
Last recorded44,611 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CSY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,611 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 43,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,256 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 31,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front pads 65% worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,890 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 25,899 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,183 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 23,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,115 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 20,115 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,529 miles

both front anti roill bar drop links gaitors weeping grease

nearside steering rack gaitor retaining clip broken

Fail 27 Jul 2011 12,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roill bar drop links gaitors weeping grease

nearside steering rack gaitor retaining clip broken

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 CSY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

GJ08 CSY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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