MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust slightly corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
body damaged areas.
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.
rear exhaust rubber hangers perishing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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