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GJ58 HBP

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,344 mi
Last recorded99,344 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 HBP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,344 miles

Front Damage to bumper.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Bald on inner edge. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and bald on inner edge. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 99,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Damage to bumper.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Bald on inner edge. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and bald on inner edge. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. 2.5mm. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 95,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. 2.5mm. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge unevenly. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 91,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge unevenly. 195/55R15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,916 miles

N/S front bumper insecure

Rear boot spoiler insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S front bumper insecure

Rear boot spoiler insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 75,755 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,226 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 68,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,297 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,272 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,661 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HBP is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GJ58 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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