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FE57 EJF

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,060 mi
Last recorded82,060 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 EJF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,060 miles

Front tyres unevenly worn; inner-shoulders worn.

Nearside parking brake cable slightly deteriorated

Nearside parking brake effort is significantly lower compared to the offside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The vehicle has just met the minimum parking brake effort requirement.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,825 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,991 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking n/s/r brake caliper has slight seepage of brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust mounting rubber splitting and cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,143 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,656 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,922 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,922 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,344 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FE57 EJF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE57 EJF, 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 FE57 EJF?

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What year was FE57 EJF registered?

FE57 EJF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is FE57 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 EJF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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