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NU58 GYT

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,221 mi
Last recorded49,221 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 GYT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,221 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 49,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,582 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,571 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,529 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 41,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,451 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 37,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 32,132 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,623 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GYT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NU58 GYT, 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

How do I check the history of NU58 GYT?

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What year was NU58 GYT registered?

NU58 GYT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is NU58 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 GYT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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