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NL08 ZSX

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,643 mi
Last recorded114,643 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZSX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 114,643 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded. under body corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2017 114,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake pipes corroded. under body corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail g/box mounting (6.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,920 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,302 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,977 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside inner rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside inner rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,403 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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NL08 ZSX 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 58.3%.

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 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 NL08 ZSX, 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 NL08 ZSX registered?

NL08 ZSX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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