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HJ08 UCL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,666 mi
Last recorded77,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UCL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,666 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,141 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil level below Min, topped up before emissions test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the o/s/f shock absorber is leaking and should be replaced soon

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,235 miles

EML Light On

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,399 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,622 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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HJ08 UCL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ08 UCL, 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 HJ08 UCL registered?

HJ08 UCL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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