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AP08 SOE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SOE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,698 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,579 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,523 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,198 miles

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

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

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 SOE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

AP08 SOE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is AP08 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 SOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP08 SOE have outstanding finance?

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