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FY58 RBU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,113 mi
Last recorded33,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 RBU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 33,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 25,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fro9nt and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 25,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fro9nt and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,915 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 25,915 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 24,949 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers deteriorated but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,187 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 22,157 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 22,157 miles

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

Exhaust rubber deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 21,167 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (worn lower on edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 18,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (worn lower on edges) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,884 miles

Nearside 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 6 Oct 2014 16,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 15,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,768 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting rubber perished

N/S/R Brake Disc Pitted

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 RBU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY58 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

FY58 RBU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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