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HX08 ZFT

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,404 mi
Last recorded83,404 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 ZFT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,404 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 83,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,668 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,340 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 43,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,933 miles

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

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

slight bind nearside front brake

slight bind nrarside rear mbrake

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,088 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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HX08 ZFT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HX08 ZFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX08 ZFT registered?

HX08 ZFT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is HX08 ZFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX08 ZFT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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