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GJ58 GPO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,019 mi
Last recorded70,019 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has a cut to sidewall ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,582 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 63,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,659 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 51,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,060 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 40,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,874 miles

Front inner brake pads look low

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,264 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 32,251 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 GPO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GPO, 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 GJ58 GPO registered?

GJ58 GPO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 October 2008.

Is GJ58 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 GPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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