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AV08 AEN

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,323 mi
Last recorded91,323 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AEN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,323 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,762 miles

Offside hand brake slow working & just holding after worked

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,472 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,288 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,585 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,913 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 AEN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV08 AEN, 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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What year was AV08 AEN registered?

AV08 AEN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AV08 AEN safe to buy?

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