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FE57 EJO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

57,532 mi
Last recorded57,532 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 EJO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 57,532 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing ( next to engine mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested leaking calliper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member at engine mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,088 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 55,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 54,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner side light inoperative

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2018 51,164 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 51,164 miles

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator insecure mounting brackets corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 49,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Oil leak engine has an oil leak {oil filter} ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter corroded

radiator insecure mounting brackets corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,793 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 46,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,472 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 40,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 31,211 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 31,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 25,540 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 25,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.slight deterioration of front disc inner edges!

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,214 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf tyre totally bald on raised inner section.nsf tyre nearly bald on raised inner section.

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 EJO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 EJO, 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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FE57 EJO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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