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EJ08 UWH

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UWH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,988 miles

Exhaust corroded

Steering & suspension components showing heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,181 miles

Steering & suspension components showing heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2025 81,181 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering & suspension components showing heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,260 miles

Steering & suspension components are showing age & corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering & suspension components are showing age & corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,591 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to show corrosion

Parking brake has little or no reserve travel

Fail 3 Aug 2022 78,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc slightly pitted & corroded to outer edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,611 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 76,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,310 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 17,592 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 17,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UWH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

EJ08 UWH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 UWH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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