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AJ58 UAD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,848 mi
Last recorded91,848 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 UAD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,848 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front bumper loose but not insecure.

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

bonnet catch defective but still operates.

front wipers only just clear screen due to split blades.

Offside Rear tyre underinflated and signs of sidewall damage.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 91,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexi. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front bumper loose but not insecure.

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

bonnet catch defective but still operates.

front wipers only just clear screen due to split blades.

Offside Rear tyre underinflated and signs of sidewall damage.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 62,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 50,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,841 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 37,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,394 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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AJ58 UAD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ58 UAD, 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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AJ58 UAD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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