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AO57 ZTN

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,747 mi
Last recorded46,747 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZTN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front discs inner surfaces corroded

rear panel holed although outwith prescribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear panel holed although outwith prescibed area

Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear panel holed although outwith prescribed area

Fail 9 Jun 2023 42,606 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear panel holed although outwith prescribed area

Pass 19 May 2022 40,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear panel holed outwith prescibed area

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,723 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,730 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 36,729 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,824 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,161 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack at nut part (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,935 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

fron t tyre worn on outer sholder

Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,133 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,529 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,389 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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AO57 ZTN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AO57 ZTN, 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 AO57 ZTN registered?

AO57 ZTN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is AO57 ZTN safe to buy?

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