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NU58 GYP

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,619 mi
Last recorded44,619 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 GYP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 44,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2021 38,857 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,354 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/s mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 31,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/s mirror glass deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,711 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,367 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing starting to corrode

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 29,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,074 miles

slight buldge on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,587 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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NU58 GYP is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU58 GYP, 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 NU58 GYP registered?

NU58 GYP is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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