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AO08 AXJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,381 mi
Last recorded70,381 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AXJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,381 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,381 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,347 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,347 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,241 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 37,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,941 miles

rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,636 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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AO08 AXJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AO08 AXJ, 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 AO08 AXJ registered?

AO08 AXJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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