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WJ09 XFA

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XFA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 108,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

mil on

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/under/cill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 99,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement lever on calliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wrong direction (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wrong direction (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 80,088 miles

LPG tank filler cap missing

slight crack on front number plate

windscreen scratched on the inside

Fail 30 Apr 2014 80,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

LPG tank filler cap missing

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

slight crack on front number plate

windscreen scratched on the inside

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,739 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,663 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,790 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WJ09 XFA is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJ09 XFA, 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 WJ09 XFA registered?

WJ09 XFA is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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