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GK08 UWW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,846 mi
Last recorded101,846 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UWW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,846 miles

engine damp with oil

all brake discs worn

Fail 30 May 2022 101,841 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

engine damp with oil

Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,303 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, No Ingress Of Dirt

Engine Damp With Oil

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Fail 22 Mar 2021 96,175 miles

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

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, No Ingress Of Dirt

Engine Damp With Oil

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,131 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroding

both front bottom ball joint boots damaged no ingress of dirt

engine damp with oil

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,417 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroding

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

both front bottom ball joint boots damaged

engine damp with oil

exhaust flex deteriorated

rear exhaust joint corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,449 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,984 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge and perished

rear brake pads worn

Fail 9 Mar 2016 48,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge and perished

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,574 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint boot damaged no ingress of dirt

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

underside of car under silled

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads low

rear tyres perished

sill kits fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,122 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge - advise tracking

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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GK08 UWW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK08 UWW, 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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GK08 UWW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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