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CV58 OTA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,918 mi
Last recorded36,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 OTA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,918 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 36,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,146 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 23,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Jun 2015 18,509 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,631 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,322 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 10,322 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 8,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 6,218 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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CV58 OTA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV58 OTA, 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 CV58 OTA registered?

CV58 OTA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is CV58 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV58 OTA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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