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MX57 BWZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,674 mi
Last recorded37,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 BWZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,825 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 29,822 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 10,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,227 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 9,054 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 9,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MX57 BWZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MX57 BWZ, 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 MX57 BWZ registered?

MX57 BWZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MX57 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX57 BWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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