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GJ58 GNU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 GNU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (unable to fully examine brake pipe at clip fixings) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp intermittently comes on

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorated

parking brake efficiency has only just been met.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 95,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (unable to fully examine brake pipe at clip fixings) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorated

parking brake efficiency has only just been met.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,188 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. unable to fully inspect in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. unable to fully inspect in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter damp and corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 91,187 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. unable to fully inspect in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. unable to fully inspect in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter damp and corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter corroded

offside front brake caliper damp

rear exhaust joint fixings corroded

small split in nearside wiper rubber

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear Light Corroded In Places (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Warning Light On

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,666 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 16 Oct 2013 43,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,283 miles

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

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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GJ58 GNU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red 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 GJ58 GNU, 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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GJ58 GNU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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