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FY58 PYD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 PYD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,713 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 79,712 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,266 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,815 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 59,610 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 49,578 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,062 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FY58 PYD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY58 PYD, 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

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What year was FY58 PYD registered?

FY58 PYD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is FY58 PYD safe to buy?

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