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NJZ 7466

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 7466
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,435 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

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

Gearbox mount cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Light lens repaired by tape

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 71,435 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse light comes on when side lights on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

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

Gearbox mount cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Light lens repaired by tape

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,881 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,974 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,648 miles

slight uneven braking on rear brakes

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake only just in spec probably due to surface corrosion on discs

plastic body skirt kit fitted

surface corrosion on brake discs probably due to lack of use

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,426 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NJZ 7466 is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJZ 7466, 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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What year was NJZ 7466 registered?

NJZ 7466 is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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