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AP08 SNU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,454 mi
Last recorded91,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SNU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 91,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

air bag light on

battery loose

front and rear tyre sizes different

n/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,454 miles

air bag light on

battery loose

front and rear tyre sizes different

n/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

battery insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2012 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

battery insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,223 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 47,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,805 miles

n/s/f tyre cut to sidewall

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 SNU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP08 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

AP08 SNU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is AP08 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 SNU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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