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CX08 USJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,830 mi
Last recorded38,830 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 USJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,830 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,329 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 34,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 25,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubber mountings perished and broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2015 23,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,430 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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CX08 USJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX08 USJ, 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 CX08 USJ registered?

CX08 USJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CX08 USJ safe to buy?

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