MOT Status
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70,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
park brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside head lamp beak image deteriorated pattern
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside head lamp beak image deteriorated pattern
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing from fuel filter and chafing on handbrake cable (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing from fuel filter and chafing on handbrake cable (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside/nearside lower (5.3.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too low offside/nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside/nearside lower (5.3.2 (c))
both wipers split at ends
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine drive belt starting to split.
front exhaust mounting weak.
front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine drive belt starting to split.
front exhaust mounting weak.
front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
near side front tyre has slight sidewall damage
rear exhaust mounting started to deteriorate
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
near side front tyre has slight sidewall damage
rear exhaust mounting started to deteriorate
off side handbrake cable not operating
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)
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)
both front tyres started to get low on outer edges
How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?
Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG58 BYM is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BYM, 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 HG58 BYM registered?
HG58 BYM is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 October 2008.
Is HG58 BYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG58 BYM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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