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EJ08 UWA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UWA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear door handle broken

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,768 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 68,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,683 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,832 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 51,782 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,655 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,929 miles

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

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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EJ08 UWA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Purple 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 EJ08 UWA, 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 EJ08 UWA registered?

EJ08 UWA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is EJ08 UWA safe to buy?

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