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EY08 LXN

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,519 mi
Last recorded62,519 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 LXN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 62,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 60,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,972 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,402 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 44,398 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2016 40,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 40,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,909 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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EY08 LXN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY08 LXN, 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

How do I check the history of EY08 LXN?

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What year was EY08 LXN registered?

EY08 LXN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 LXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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