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FE08 XOC

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

64,164 mi
Last recorded64,164 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XOC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,164 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 64,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges opn limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,492 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,688 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 54,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,900 miles

crack in windowscreen outside of swept area and zone a greater than 40mm

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in windowscreen outside of swept area and zone a greater than 40mm

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

braiding around exhaust flexi disintegrating

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,758 miles

braiding around exhaust flexi disintegrating

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,698 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012 34,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 34,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,549 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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FE08 XOC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XOC, 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 FE08 XOC registered?

FE08 XOC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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