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BX08 HTK

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 HTK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 36,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,094 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 14,093 miles

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

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

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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BX08 HTK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX08 HTK, 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 BX08 HTK registered?

BX08 HTK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BX08 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX08 HTK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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