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CE08 NTM

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,928 mi
Last recorded122,928 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 NTM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,928 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 122,928 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 120,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 120,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 118,535 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 115,772 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 112,913 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 111,606 miles

Alternator belt slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear brake pipes stone chipped (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills restricting inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2020 111,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch corroded, also near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Alternator belt slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear brake pipes stone chipped (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills restricting inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 105,658 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,658 miles

fluid leak clutch system

misting oil base p/s rack

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,090 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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CE08 NTM is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE08 NTM, 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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CE08 NTM is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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