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AV08 AEO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,132 mi
Last recorded83,132 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2023 83,132 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Bungee strap used (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various corrosion occurring

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,968 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres very slightly cracking.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 53,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres very slightly cracking.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,033 miles

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

exhaust rusty on joints

osr brake disc rusty inner surface

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,403 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 AEO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AEO, 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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AV08 AEO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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