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AE08 DLZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,565 mi
Last recorded70,565 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DLZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F, attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,870 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased - all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased - all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to nsr & osr end section of each pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,370 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,641 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm

Offside Rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 39,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 31,232 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges NSR TYRE cuts in tread no cords

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,232 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges NSR TYRE cuts in tread no cords

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,023 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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AE08 DLZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 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 AE08 DLZ, 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 18 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 AE08 DLZ registered?

AE08 DLZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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