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GN58 ULA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,677 mi
Last recorded76,677 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 ULA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,902 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,665 miles

Offside Windscreen scratched due to prolonged use of defective wiper blade

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 56,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen scratched due to prolonged use of defective wiper blade

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,687 miles

Front tyres have outer side wall damage

Nearside Front tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,747 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 46,747 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,665 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 24 Feb 2014 43,630 miles

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

M;I;L; warning lamp on

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,253 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,087 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

off side inner side lamp not working

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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GN58 ULA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN58 ULA, 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 GN58 ULA registered?

GN58 ULA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is GN58 ULA safe to buy?

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