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NL58 XEA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,846 mi
Last recorded48,846 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 XEA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,846 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 48,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,519 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,760 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 38,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,182 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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NL58 XEA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc 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 NL58 XEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL58 XEA registered?

NL58 XEA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is NL58 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 XEA 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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