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EX08 XNH

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,582 mi
Last recorded83,582 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XNH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 83,582 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 83,582 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 83,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Head lamp unit has broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 78,834 miles

EML ON

Offside SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Oil leak ()

UNDER FLOOR DAMAGED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 78,813 miles

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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Offside SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Oil leak ()

UNDER FLOOR DAMAGED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 41,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,690 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2012 26,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 26,590 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,622 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 XNH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

EX08 XNH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is EX08 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XNH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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