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NX08 FGA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,017 mi
Last recorded145,017 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 FGA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 145,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 143,376 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 125,229 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 125,229 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front top mounting play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,632 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 91,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 15,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NX08 FGA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NX08 FGA, 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 NX08 FGA registered?

NX08 FGA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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