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MK58 UMC

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 UMC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 116,778 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower of inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Lower of inner wheel arch to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,553 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 93,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,325 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,416 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads on the legal limit

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,012 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2011 25,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,642 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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MK58 UMC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK58 UMC, 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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MK58 UMC is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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