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HG58 BYO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,752 mi
Last recorded98,752 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 BYO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres heavy wear to edges

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded and some leaks

outer sills covered

rear no.plate cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box x2 rubbers u/s (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres heavy wear to edges

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded and some leaks

outer sills covered

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,106 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,106 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

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

Offside Front door piller corroded and damaged

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

outer sills covered

some corrosion and damage to doors/wings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2015 73,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

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

Offside Front door piller corroded and damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

outer sills covered

some corrosion and damage to doors/wings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

large deep cut to osf tyre

sills covered

slight damage and corrosion to sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

large deep cut to osf tyre

sills covered

slight damage and corrosion to sill

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,262 miles

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition needs attention

brake fluid level low

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

headlight aims on upper limits

o/s/r upper arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged areas.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,310 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged areas.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,596 miles

rear exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2011 36,596 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber hangers perishing

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 BYO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

HG58 BYO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is HG58 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG58 BYO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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