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SP53 DDN

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,701 mi
Last recorded112,701 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 DDN
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,701 miles

ADVISE, FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

ADVISE, both rear tyres perishing.

ADVISE, front anti-roll bar links, bushes deteriorating.

ADVISE, front brake discs corroding & in poor condition.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, handbrake travel close to excess.

ADVISE, manifold heatshield loose.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 112,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISE, FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

ADVISE, both rear tyres perishing.

ADVISE, front anti-roll bar links, bushes deteriorating.

ADVISE, front brake discs corroding & in poor condition.

ADVISE, front brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, handbrake travel close to excess.

ADVISE, manifold heatshield loose.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,667 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 101,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,616 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 96,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,369 miles

offside steering rack gaiter splitting

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,615 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 78,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake near end of its travel

Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,317 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake near end of its travel

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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SP53 DDN is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,575 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 SP53 DDN, 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 23 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP53 DDN is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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