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RV59 GHU

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GHU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,532 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached excess play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

engine coolant leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,836 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,378 miles

Offside Front bumper damage

Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front bumper damage

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,309 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Aug 2012 22,309 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

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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RV59 GHU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RV59 GHU, 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 RV59 GHU registered?

RV59 GHU is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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