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NL08 ZSY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,809 mi
Last recorded81,809 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZSY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty left hand indicator faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,916 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

snow tyres fitted to front

Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,463 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,499 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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NL08 ZSY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NL08 ZSY, 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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NL08 ZSY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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