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AO08 BUE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BUE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 81,407 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate by hand

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 75,984 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,342 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (rear box).

Fail 7 Mar 2015 69,342 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (rear box).

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,333 miles

both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded towards unions with flexi hoses.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil/fluid leak at offside front radiator mounting.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,333 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 BUE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BUE, 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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AO08 BUE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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