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BN08 MMX

2008 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,328 mi
Last recorded144,328 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 MMX
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 144,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 139,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 129,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 115,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,379 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

alternator belt slight cracks

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,163 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,172 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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BN08 MMX is a 2008 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN08 MMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN08 MMX registered?

BN08 MMX is a 2008 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 MMX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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