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RX04 BCU

2004 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,277 mi
Last recorded96,277 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Proton Jumbuck50,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 BCU
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 96,277 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,524 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,364 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill Panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill Panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,721 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,218 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,176 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,407 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,541 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 36,364 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 35,888 miles

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

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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RX04 BCU is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX04 BCU, 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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RX04 BCU is a 2004 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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