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MX08 HLK

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 HLK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,996 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,139 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,733 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,733 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,024 miles

No air bag light illuminating with ignition

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

Pass 26 May 2012 33,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,574 miles

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel is approaching the end of its travel,it appears that service adjustments are required.

(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre wall has a small cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulders are wearing unevenly.

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulders are wearing unevenly.

NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The instrument display Air Bag Warning lamp operation does follow the manufacturer recommendations, but is staying illuminated indicating that a fault is present

Fail 6 Jun 2011 25,467 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre wall has a small cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulders are wearing unevenly.

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulders are wearing unevenly.

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The instrument display Air Bag Warning lamp operation does follow the manufacturer recommendations, but is staying illuminated indicating that a fault is present

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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MX08 HLK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MX08 HLK, 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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MX08 HLK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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