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AO08 AXS

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AXS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,650 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 53,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 42,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 9,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 7,327 miles

front tyres worn very slightly on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,083 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 6,083 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little 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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AO08 AXS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

AO08 AXS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 AXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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