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LK08 EUE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,850 mi
Last recorded50,850 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 EUE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,850 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both front mounting rubbers deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,850 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both front mounting rubbers deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre outer sidewall has various cuts but none visibly down to cords

Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,721 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing / worn very slightly on inner edge

Very Slight misting of oil on N/S/F shock absorber

Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 32,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,854 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake pads approx 70% worn

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,877 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing / worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,116 miles

inner front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 10,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,135 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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LK08 EUE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

LK08 EUE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is LK08 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 EUE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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