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FE58 TCZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 TCZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both Rear Calipers Wet But No Sign Of leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,703 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both Rear Calipers Wet But No Sign Of leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,578 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,579 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 72,576 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,205 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,952 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 52,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge close to exposing cords advise tyre and alignment check (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,738 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2014 42,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,334 miles

Front 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 22 Aug 2012 32,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,028 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,028 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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FE58 TCZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE58 TCZ, 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 FE58 TCZ registered?

FE58 TCZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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