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GX08 BYA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,552 mi
Last recorded93,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 BYA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,399 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 88,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,223 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 49,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,934 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL REPAIRED WITH GLUE

Fail 21 Apr 2016 36,859 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL REPAIRED WITH GLUE

Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 8,621 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 8,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 5,951 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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GX08 BYA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX08 BYA, 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 GX08 BYA registered?

GX08 BYA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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