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LR08 KLA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,637 mi
Last recorded46,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KLA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,637 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 46,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,125 miles

parking brake on just met legal limits

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,223 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2017 37,222 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,772 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 36,769 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,624 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre outter shoulder

rear exhaust supported by one rubber mounting

Fail 14 Mar 2016 36,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear support rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nail in offside rear tyre outter shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,753 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

front tyres worn out on inner edges

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

rear exhaust rubbers deterioating, one split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,790 miles

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,258 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)

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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LR08 KLA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR08 KLA, 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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LR08 KLA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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