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FY08 BVG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,062 mi
Last recorded107,062 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BVG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under body (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

driver door handle damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,626 miles

Offside Front Door handle is broken

Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,626 miles

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

Offside Front Door handle is broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,027 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 84,974 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 84,768 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 75,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 58,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,033 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,265 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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FY08 BVG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY08 BVG, 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 FY08 BVG registered?

FY08 BVG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FY08 BVG safe to buy?

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