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DK08 HFG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,356 mi
Last recorded49,356 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,220 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Mar 2014 10,642 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Mar 2013 9,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 7,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 7,619 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,894 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 HFG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

DK08 HFG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DK08 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 HFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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