MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 195x55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 195x55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 195x55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear position light excessively bright
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 195x55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
offside door handle loose
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
offside door handle loose
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
BROKEN O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT.
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FE08 XNV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FE08 XNV, 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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FE08 XNV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 August 2008.
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