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GJ58 HCL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,503 mi
Last recorded154,503 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 HCL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 154,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 151,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle has some corrosion.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle has some corrosion.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both n/s and o/s lower shock bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 140,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill / in front of wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that goes into hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle has some corrosion.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both n/s and o/s lower shock bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension front and rear

Fail 19 Oct 2021 128,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension front and rear

Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,349 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 106,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,302 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,755 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,098 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low requires adjustment (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,221 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,221 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine malfunction light staying on indicating fault

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,350 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 49,350 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 39,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,671 miles

nearside wiper blade juddering across screen

Fail 19 Oct 2011 26,671 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade juddering across screen

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 HCL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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