MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wipers poor.
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)
Exhaust rubbers perished.
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GK08 VYW safe to buy?
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