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FX08 CPY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,360 mi
Last recorded85,360 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 CPY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 85,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes at rear end of filter rubbing together and on h/brake cables causing flat spots , not leak yet but SOON will

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 79,124 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel does not hold up (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,973 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,680 miles

195/60/15 X 4

2 X O/SILLS [PLASTICS ETC

NSR TYRE IE & OE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

NSR W/BEAR S/NOISE=PODOT-MONITOR

SLIGHT EX LEAK !!-PODOT-MONITOR(FLEXY SECTION )

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDXS

TAIL GATE RAMS INOP

Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

195/60/15 X 4

2 X O/SILLS [PLASTICS ETC

NSR TYRE IE & OE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

NSR W/BEAR S/NOISE=PODOT-MONITOR

SLIGHT EX LEAK !!-PODOT-MONITOR(FLEXY SECTION )

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDXS

TAIL GATE RAMS INOP

Pass 3 May 2016 54,409 miles

195/60/15 X 4

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

2 X R/B/DISCS MARKED ??-MONITOR-PODOT

NSR TYRE-PODOT-MONMITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

REAR TAIL GATE RAMS INOP

Fail 3 May 2016 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

195/60/15 X 4

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

2 X R/B/DISCS MARKED ??-MONITOR-PODOT

NSR TYRE-PODOT-MONMITOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

REAR TAIL GATE RAMS INOP

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,263 miles

195/60/15 X 4

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE INSECURE

T/BELT ?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

TAIL GATE RAMS INOP

Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

T/BELT ?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

195/60/15 X 4

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE INSECURE

TAIL GATE RAMS INOP

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,340 miles

195/60/15 X 4

2 X F/TYRES IE WORN-PODOT

ENG MAN ON DASH

O/SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 30 Apr 2014 27,340 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

195/60/15 X 4

2 X F/TYRES IE WORN-PODOT

ENG MAN ON DASH

O/SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 May 2013 33,811 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 33,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 20,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,427 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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FX08 CPY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red 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 FX08 CPY, 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 FX08 CPY registered?

FX08 CPY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is FX08 CPY safe to buy?

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