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DY58 BXB

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,015 mi
Last recorded57,015 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 BXB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 57,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 57,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,403 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,407 miles

offside front brake pipe

rear brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2015 48,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe

rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,367 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs poor condition inside surfaces

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,794 miles

rear brake discs ueven wear

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,617 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing through

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,597 miles

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

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

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

high handbrake travel

low handbrake readings nearside rear

number plate lamp dull

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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DY58 BXB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY58 BXB, 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 DY58 BXB registered?

DY58 BXB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is DY58 BXB safe to buy?

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