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GK08 UXL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UXL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,272 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 84,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 68,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,120 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,120 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,418 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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GK08 UXL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXL, 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 GK08 UXL registered?

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

Is GK08 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 UXL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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