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NL58 XEN

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,420 mi
Last recorded91,420 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 XEN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 91,407 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,816 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,563 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,084 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 33,951 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 XEN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 NL58 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

NL58 XEN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is NL58 XEN safe to buy?

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