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CA57 ZBO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 ZBO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,878 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 73,878 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 72,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,931 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 66,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,268 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 50,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,790 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear discs in poor condition.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,681 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 13,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 11,107 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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CA57 ZBO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA57 ZBO, 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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CA57 ZBO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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