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RX54 NBJ

2004 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,747 mi
Last recorded153,747 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 NBJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,747 miles

Chips to windscreen

Engine Management Light (EML) on

Exhaust system corroded

General ageing/corrosion to all suspension components/bushes

Offside Front Wing has damage

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis member has corrosion may need attention next MOT (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Possible sump gasket ()

Rear Disc brakes show wear

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,704 miles

exhaust corroding in places

management light on

very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2015 136,704 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding in places

management light on

very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 119,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chips to screen

Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,361 miles

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm (advise replacement)

rear discs corroding

rear inner pads look low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,996 miles

exhaust heavily coroded

front tyres scuffing on edges

tested in the wet

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,057 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,811 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroding in places

front brake pads LOOK 80% worn (may need replacing soon)

front discs heavily corroded/poor condition (will need replacing soon)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (will need replacing soon)

rear pads LOOK low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,684 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,683 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,642 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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RX54 NBJ is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX54 NBJ, 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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What year was RX54 NBJ registered?

RX54 NBJ is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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