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AE08 DXX

2008 Proton 1.3 Gls

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls30,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 DXX
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,275 miles

Tyre's Cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner in places (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have slight perishing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,887 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner in places (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have slight perishing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,531 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,203 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

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

OIL FILTER VERY CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,646 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

inner brake pads wearing 3 -5mm -advisory

Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

inner brake pads wearing 3 -5mm -advisory

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 DXX is a 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXX, 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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What year was AE08 DXX registered?

AE08 DXX is a 2008 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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