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EX08 SEO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SEO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,318 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 80,318 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 75,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,498 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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EX08 SEO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX08 SEO, 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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How do I check the history of EX08 SEO?

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What year was EX08 SEO registered?

EX08 SEO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is EX08 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 SEO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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