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AU08 XFD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XFD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,741 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 79,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp causes reverse lamp to illuminate (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

front radiator support corroded

offside front seat belt slowly to retract

Fail 7 Jun 2019 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

front radiator support corroded

offside front seat belt slowly to retract

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,017 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water in light unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 65,715 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure 3x rubbers (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 May 2018 65,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x front rubber hangers and centre rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid level low

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

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

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

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

Rear wiper and washer not working

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,214 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front flexi exhaust frayed

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,477 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rubber mount(s) deteriorated

rear wiper defective

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,992 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,630 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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AU08 XFD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU08 XFD, 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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AU08 XFD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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