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LK08 ETZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 ETZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 95,274 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 95,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,964 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,964 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,113 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,380 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,288 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 26,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre below 3mm tread in places and wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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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LK08 ETZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK08 ETZ, 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 LK08 ETZ registered?

LK08 ETZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is LK08 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 ETZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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