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JJZ 8247

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Other 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,300 mi
Last recorded77,300 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 8247
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,300 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 76,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,912 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,795 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 69,606 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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JJZ 8247 is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJZ 8247, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJZ 8247?

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What year was JJZ 8247 registered?

JJZ 8247 is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is JJZ 8247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 8247 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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