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HG58 BYM

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,567 mi
Last recorded70,567 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 BYM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,801 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 68,801 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 65,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 65,432 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,267 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 62,267 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 59,118 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 56,627 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,615 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside/nearside lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,615 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,529 miles

both wipers split at ends

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,981 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,734 miles

engine drive belt starting to split.

front exhaust mounting weak.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 30,734 miles

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.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 25,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 21,715 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 15 Oct 2011 17,259 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)

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.

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 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.

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