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BX08 HUU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 HUU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge de voided of tread close to inner ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 83,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge de voided of tread close to inner ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,767 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)

ems light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2014 58,767 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

ems light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,383 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,998 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 23,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,004 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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BX08 HUU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BX08 HUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX08 HUU registered?

BX08 HUU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BX08 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX08 HUU shows 9 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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