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SH59 OBM

2009 Proton GEN-2

Purple Other 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,976 mi
Last recorded93,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 OBM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 93,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,637 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 84,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,119 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 71,084 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low tread inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 67,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,513 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low tread inner edge

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 54,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low tread inner edge

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,199 miles

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

offside front tyre low tread inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,668 miles

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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SH59 OBM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH59 OBM, 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 SH59 OBM registered?

SH59 OBM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is SH59 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 OBM shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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