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GK08 VYW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,544 mi
Last recorded54,544 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VYW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 44,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,785 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,562 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 21,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,032 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 17,032 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GK08 VYW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GK08 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

GK08 VYW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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