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MK58 UMJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,325 mi
Last recorded87,325 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 UMJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake lever little reserve travel

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake lever little reserve travel

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,414 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2017 55,414 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,455 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 38,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,711 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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MK58 UMJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK58 UMJ, 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 MK58 UMJ registered?

MK58 UMJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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