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EK58 ZTX

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,442 mi
Last recorded54,442 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ZTX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,442 miles

N/s/rear inner side light too bright

Fail 4 Oct 2019 54,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

N/s/rear inner side light too bright

N/s/rear tyre worn ware indicator and splitting around tread

N/s/front tyre almost worn to cords

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,289 miles

o/s/f bumper in poor condition

o/s/f head lamp bulb holder in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,687 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,553 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,499 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,500 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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EK58 ZTX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK58 ZTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK58 ZTX registered?

EK58 ZTX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is EK58 ZTX safe to buy?

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