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MK08 HYH

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HYH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,760 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,234 miles

ecu light on at time of test

slight smear at both front wipers

Fail 27 Feb 2017 77,234 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,771 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,805 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,804 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,025 miles

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

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

fuel fillter very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,498 miles

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

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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MK08 HYH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK08 HYH, 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 MK08 HYH registered?

MK08 HYH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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