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BN57 VOC

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,573 mi
Last recorded139,573 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VOC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 139,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,207 miles

Nearside Rear slight bearing noise

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 135,207 miles

Nearside Rear slight bearing noise

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,197 miles

1 bulb not working in high level brake light

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 126,196 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 bulb not working in high level brake light

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,563 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,827 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 90,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,230 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 66,058 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,238 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

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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BN57 VOC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN57 VOC, 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 BN57 VOC registered?

BN57 VOC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is BN57 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 VOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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