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AO58 EJG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,889 mi
Last recorded68,889 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EJG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 68,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 68,883 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 68,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 60,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 53,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,227 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,511 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,264 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 28,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,765 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 EJG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO58 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

AO58 EJG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is AO58 EJG safe to buy?

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