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DU08 NXA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,087 mi
Last recorded60,087 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NXA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,087 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper weep

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake backing plates deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2019 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper weep

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake backing plates deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,839 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,884 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside inner wing corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 50,853 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,351 miles

Fuel filter corroded slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NXA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU08 NXA, 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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DU08 NXA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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