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BF08 MYJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,685 mi
Last recorded36,685 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MYJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,685 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rubber bushes cracking

o/s n/s front and n/s/r tyres heavily cracked and require urgent attention

o/s/f tyre has cut on side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords, tyre also under inflated.

vehicle underbody, prescribed areas, brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,087 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

under vehicle under sealed

Fail 23 Mar 2022 36,087 miles

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

under vehicle under sealed

Brake lever has little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,682 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,010 miles

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

exhaust corroded exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

front regstration plate slightly detrioted not likely to be misread

u.b.c.c

under body under sealed

Fail 11 Mar 2020 35,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded exhaust flexi mesh detrioted

front regstration plate slightly detrioted not likely to be misread

u.b.c.c

under body under sealed

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,125 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,500 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 28,500 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,944 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 26,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,804 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 11,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BF08 MYJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF08 MYJ, 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 BF08 MYJ registered?

BF08 MYJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is BF08 MYJ safe to buy?

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