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EX08 SFF

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,219 mi
Last recorded112,219 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SFF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 112,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking front and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 108,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 104,624 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner road wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is aged over 10yrs and is becoming deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper inner impact bar has corroded through but is not considered a structural part of the vehicle and the bumper remains secure

Steering & suspension components have become corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,339 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim buckled

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated & feathering

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper support/impact bar heavily corroded

Steering & suspension showing general age & corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,313 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim buckled

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad wearing thin

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread feathered on inner edge

Rear bumper inner impact bar heavily corroded

Steering & suspension components are showing age & corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,402 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel buckled

Offside Rear shock absorber bottom bush deteriorated

Rear Both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess play

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken but not resulting in the exhaust becoming insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2019 96,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust front flexi pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel buckled

Offside Rear shock absorber bottom bush deteriorated

Rear Both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excess play

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount broken but not resulting in the exhaust becoming insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,180 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,881 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,881 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,922 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,415 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,919 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,825 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,825 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 SFF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFF, 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 EX08 SFF registered?

EX08 SFF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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