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AE08 DXB

2008 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,283 mi
Last recorded43,283 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls30,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DXB
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,283 miles

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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,636 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 39,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective AND HEATSHIELDS INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,378 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 35,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,938 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 30,938 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 26,624 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 26,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,607 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE/WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front BRAKE/WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 29 Feb 2016 25,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear BRAKE/WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front BRAKE/WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,628 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r n/s/r Tyres Cracking round side walls.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 14,698 miles

not all l.e.d. lamps illuminating on nearside of rear mid mounted brake light

Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,911 miles

1 bulb on high level brakelight not working

both front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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AE08 DXB is a 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 30,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 DXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE08 DXB is a 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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