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DU08 NWY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,631 mi
Last recorded89,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NWY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,631 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 89,628 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,547 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN SMOOTH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,149 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

rear centre stop lighjt not working

Fail 22 Jun 2015 55,984 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

rear centre stop lighjt not working

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brakes have corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,584 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 26,875 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

n/s mirror cracked

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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DU08 NWY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU08 NWY, 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 DU08 NWY registered?

DU08 NWY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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