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GK61 RYC

2011 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,081 mi
Last recorded48,081 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Proton GEN-245,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 RYC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,081 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near side and off side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near side and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 48,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,429 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 45,429 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,672 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 38,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,703 miles

all tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

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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GK61 RYC is a 2011 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 45,602 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 GK61 RYC, 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 15 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK61 RYC registered?

GK61 RYC is a 2011 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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