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HG08 GXP

2008 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,033 mi
Last recorded82,033 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 GXP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,033 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,882 miles

both front anti-roll bar d bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,848 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 75,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested due to leak on caliper

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 64,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screw in nearside rear tyre will not repair

Fail 19 May 2014 64,581 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screw in nearside rear tyre will not repair

Pass 29 May 2013 56,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 24,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,401 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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HG08 GXP is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Purple 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 HG08 GXP, 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 HG08 GXP registered?

HG08 GXP is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is HG08 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 GXP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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