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PL09 GXV

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,274 mi
Last recorded68,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 GXV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 68,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,150 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 24,129 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

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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PL09 GXV is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 PL09 GXV, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL09 GXV registered?

PL09 GXV is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is PL09 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL09 GXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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