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AV08 AEL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AEL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn through on corner.

rear bumper cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn through on corner.

rear bumper cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,203 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 65,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 70% worn

nsf tyre 2mm

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 70% worn

nsf tyre 2mm

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,615 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge,rear bumper damaged.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 29,615 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge,rear bumper damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,776 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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AV08 AEL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV08 AEL, 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 AV08 AEL registered?

AV08 AEL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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