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YJ09 BMV

2009 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,616 mi
Last recorded96,616 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 BMV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 54,838 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,666 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,661 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,706 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 29,427 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,427 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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YJ09 BMV is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ09 BMV, 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 YJ09 BMV registered?

YJ09 BMV is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is YJ09 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ09 BMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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