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AP08 SOH

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,159 mi
Last recorded96,159 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SOH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,159 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 96,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,506 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wing/ arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Presence of fluid on or around brake caliper / handbrake spindle mount offside rear

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,672 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,530 miles

advise both front tyre's worn close to legal limit at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,007 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 SOH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SOH, 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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AP08 SOH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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