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AE08 LWC

2008 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,580 mi
Last recorded105,580 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 LWC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2016 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking in front of radiator (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

battery lose in housing

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advise (2.4.G.2)

battery has slight movement

near number plate lamp dim

Fail 8 Oct 2015 95,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advise (2.4.G.2)

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

battery has slight movement

near number plate lamp dim

Fail 3 Nov 2014 86,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 77,794 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 77,794 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 59,678 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 59,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 41,560 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,153 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LWC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

AE08 LWC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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