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NK58 DKY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,574 mi
Last recorded76,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK58 DKY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,574 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 69,409 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Fail 21 Dec 2020 63,391 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 44,082 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,954 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brake caliper ? damp

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,309 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,309 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,985 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 16,985 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NK58 DKY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NK58 DKY, 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 NK58 DKY registered?

NK58 DKY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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