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AE08 DMX

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,909 mi
Last recorded30,909 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DMX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 30,909 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 29,456 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 29,455 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise attention, only just within acceptable limits (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 27,911 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault partially obscured but visible (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise attention, only just within acceptable limits (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wipers clash on parking position, advise adjustment

Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,807 miles

Front Both bottom ball joint dust covers perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti roll bar link rubber bushes perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 24,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder & starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder & starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,979 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 23,905 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,145 miles

EML ON

Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,997 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 15,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,680 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 DMX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

AE08 DMX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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