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YE03 VBT

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,004 mi
Last recorded60,004 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VBT
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,004 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Sills have been repaired, body-filler present

rear tyres showing light wear on inner edge

under body heavily undersealed including all brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2019 58,832 miles

Nearside Outer sill has been repaired, body-filler present

all tyres slight cracking

front rear slight juddering

Fail 29 May 2019 58,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired and Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill has been repaired, body-filler present

all tires slight cracking

front and rear slightly juddering

Fail 24 May 2019 52,281 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired and Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill has been repaired, body-filler present

all tires slight cracking

front and rear slightly juddering

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,412 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 58,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2015 55,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,986 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,851 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,621 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,620 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,375 miles

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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YE03 VBT is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE03 VBT, 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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YE03 VBT is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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