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J28 TEK

2004 Proton Jumbuck

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,037 mi
Last recorded65,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Proton Jumbuck50,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 TEK
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 63,113 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 62,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,174 miles

Oil leak ()

suspension componens coroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill corroded and holed along (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion corroded and holed along (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

suspension componens coroded

Pass 24 May 2017 57,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 57,492 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor corroded and holed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,495 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 53,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front t rear brake pipes corroding to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,686 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,319 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 44,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 44,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,361 miles

front reg slightly insecure

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2013 38,360 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front reg slightly insecure

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,067 miles

rear exhaust joint has a minor blow

rear registration plate discolouring

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 27,459 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,948 miles

both rear link brake pipe s corroding

o/s/f tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,640 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2007 16,967 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Jumbuck?

Based on 28,247 MOT tests across 1,667 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,628
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,667
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,651
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 805
Brake pipe excessively corroded 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 655
Registration plate lamp not working 478
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J28 TEK is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2004 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,207 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 Jumbuck fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J28 TEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Jumbuck typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J28 TEK is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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