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GX57 NHL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,601 mi
Last recorded65,601 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NHL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 65,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possibly cracked to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlamp bulb connector (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possibly cracked to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamps not fully secure

Fail 29 May 2018 65,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possibly cracked to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlamp bulb connector (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possibly cracked to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamps not fully secure

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,277 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing low inner edges and 2 small cuts on offside rear outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing low inner edges and 2 small cuts on offside rear outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,555 miles

small cuts in offside front and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,045 miles

small cuts to offside tyre sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Near side rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,942 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine warning light staying on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,639 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,629 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NHL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NHL, 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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GX57 NHL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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