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HG58 BYB

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,476 mi
Last recorded163,476 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 BYB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 163,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 151,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2021 151,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,143 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 139,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 129,779 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2019 129,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,686 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 121,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,265 miles

Front engine aux. belt starting to split.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front engine aux. belt starting to split.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,775 miles

rear wiper blade torn badly.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,075 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad incomplete.

n/s front sunvisor not securing up.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,075 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip pad incomplete.

n/s front sunvisor not securing up.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,963 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,241 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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HG58 BYB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HG58 BYB, 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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HG58 BYB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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