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NL08 ZTK

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,201 mi
Last recorded109,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZTK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,201 miles

oil filter

Fail 19 Jun 2019 109,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil filter

Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 100,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,661 miles

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

both off side tyres perished & cracked

middle & rear exhaust rubbers perished & split

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracked on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,062 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake close to no reserve travel

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,206 miles

advise parking brake cable stiff but still appying and releasing ok

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,901 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,101 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,101 miles

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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NL08 ZTK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NL08 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

NL08 ZTK is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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