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AP08 FLA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,497 mi
Last recorded65,497 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FLA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

High hand brake lever travel

Near side Of front bumper slight loose

Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 49,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,512 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 41,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,982 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 32,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,173 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 24,065 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,337 miles

N/S Parking brake effort low

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,678 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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AP08 FLA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP08 FLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 FLA registered?

AP08 FLA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 FLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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