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DK08 HDJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,813 mi
Last recorded82,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 HDJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 69,729 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 69,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,979 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,327 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 May 2022 56,304 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2021 44,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,638 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,624 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,803 miles

osr tyre worn inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,971 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 13,510 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,742 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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DK08 HDJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DK08 HDJ, 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 DK08 HDJ registered?

DK08 HDJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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