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HJ61 UCN

2011 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,100 mi
Last recorded22,100 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Proton GEN-245,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 UCN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 22,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 21,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 21,046 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 21,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 20,213 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 20,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 18,877 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 18,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 17,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 17,592 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,195 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,063 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 6,074 miles

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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HJ61 UCN is a 2011 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ61 UCN, 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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HJ61 UCN is a 2011 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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