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FY58 PYO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,286 mi
Last recorded43,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 PYO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 34,282 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,448 miles

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Fail 2 Nov 2016 30,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,953 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2015 27,881 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Oct 2014 24,592 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,592 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,210 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 22,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,810 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2012 20,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine management light on

Fail 10 Sep 2011 18,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 18,237 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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FY58 PYO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black 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 FY58 PYO, 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 FY58 PYO registered?

FY58 PYO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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