MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
exhaust rubbers perished
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EX08 SFF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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