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DU08 NXO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,618 mi
Last recorded72,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,618 miles

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

both rear anti roll bar drop link upper bushes cracked and perished

front cross member corroded

fuel filter corroded

power steering noisy when operate,requires attention soon

underside of vehicle covered in underseal limiting view to testable components

Fail 8 Apr 2017 72,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

both rear anti roll bar drop link upper bushes cracked and perished

front cross member corroded

fuel filter corroded

power steering noisy when operate,requires attention soon

underside of vehicle covered in underseal limiting view to testable components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,009 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2016 61,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting through out tread base (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside reading 40 offside reading 140 (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine management light illuminated

osr inner sidelamp brighter than nsr inner

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,455 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 45,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,778 miles

air bag fault light on

front tyre outer side walls curbed

slight fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag fault light on

brake fluid low

front tyre outer side walls curbed

o/s wiper blade ends split

slight fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,097 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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DU08 NXO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

DU08 NXO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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