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FE08 XOF

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,625 mi
Last recorded97,625 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XOF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,625 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 97,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,893 miles

High level rear brake lamp has 1 out of 10 not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension trailing arm bush is deteriorating

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 85,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,577 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,217 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,100 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,364 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 XOF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

FE08 XOF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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