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DN57 OLE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,274 mi
Last recorded53,274 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 OLE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 53,274 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 53,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front section with gearbox/engine mounts on (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake caliper may have slight fluid leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,774 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,212 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,258 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 32,258 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,504 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 23,873 miles

o/s wiper blade torn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 23,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s wiper blade torn

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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DN57 OLE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DN57 OLE, 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 DN57 OLE registered?

DN57 OLE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is DN57 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 OLE shows 12 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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