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AO58 EJA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EJA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 100,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,763 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 77,763 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing bad on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,200 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 48,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,396 miles

Front front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,973 miles

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

screw or metal item in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,388 miles

small cuts in other tyres

Fail 27 Sep 2012 19,388 miles

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

small cuts in other tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,130 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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AO58 EJA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 AO58 EJA, 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 AO58 EJA registered?

AO58 EJA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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