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DK08 HFF

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,401 mi
Last recorded57,401 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 HFF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,401 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,352 miles

both rear lower shock absorber mounts have marks sugesting fouling but not at present

Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,352 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear lower shock absorber mounts have marks sugesting fouling but not at present

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,022 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,621 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,061 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HFF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK08 HFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 HFF registered?

DK08 HFF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DK08 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 HFF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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