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GX57 GNO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 GNO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer joint corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,658 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 93,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,279 miles

Nearside Front mirror unit is seriously damaged and insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,593 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror housing insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,930 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,433 miles

Coolant leak ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,352 miles

n/s door mirror damaged,handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,119 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,068 miles

o/s handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,333 miles

off side hand brake effort low.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GX57 GNO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GX57 GNO, 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 GX57 GNO registered?

GX57 GNO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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