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J90 RTH

2004 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 RTH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut tower rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut tower rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at strutt top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,592 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 74,574 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on

handbrake warning lamp stays on

Pass 19 May 2016 70,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on

offside front tyre inner edge worn plus kerb sidewall damage to front tyres

Fail 18 May 2016 70,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on

offside front tyre inner edge worn plus kerb sidewall damage to front tyres

Pass 13 May 2015 65,594 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2015 65,594 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2014 60,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 May 2014 60,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2013 54,968 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2012 48,330 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside inner side light not working

Pass 23 May 2011 41,066 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,066 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,751 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,751 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,362 miles

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

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

nearside screenwiper poor

Fail 15 Sep 2009 33,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside screenwiper poor

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,253 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 19,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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J90 RTH is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 46,302 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 J90 RTH, 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 22 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J90 RTH is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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