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HG57 GZE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,754 mi
Last recorded53,754 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 GZE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,754 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,965 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre badly worn bal on edges but has stepped tread

power steering rack damp

Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre badly worn bal on edges but has stepped tread

power steering rack damp

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,223 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 29,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,197 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,363 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 6,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HG57 GZE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG57 GZE, 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 HG57 GZE registered?

HG57 GZE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is HG57 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 GZE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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