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MX08 HNB

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,107 mi
Last recorded37,107 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 37,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 32,212 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 32,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 27,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2017 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 23,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,097 miles

Advise front tyres perrished on sidewall

Advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/ perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,520 miles

front brake pads approaching limit

Fail 28 Apr 2014 15,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads approaching limit

Pass 10 May 2013 13,895 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

passanger wiper split

Fail 10 May 2013 13,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

passanger wiper split

Pass 23 Nov 2011 9,960 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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MX08 HNB 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 HNB, 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 MX08 HNB registered?

MX08 HNB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is MX08 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 HNB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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