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HG58 BYW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,886 mi
Last recorded49,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 BYW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 49,886 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside have failed and shock absorber is rubbing lower rear arm (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi is in poor condition and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on outer sidewall 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

plastic cover sills are fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and silencer in poor condition and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges,approx 2mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 27 Jun 2019 45,394 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and silencer in poor condition and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges,approx 2mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,210 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside wiper is poor to clear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 40,210 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm perished on edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper is poor to clear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,452 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,381 miles

slight exhaust blow centre box

slight oil leak from steering rack

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 7,301 miles

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 BYW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

HG58 BYW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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