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OU08 HHV

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,034 mi
Last recorded54,034 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 HHV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,034 miles

BODY DAMAGE

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES NSF VERY MUCH ON LIMIT 1955515

MAN LIGHT ON

REAR PADS LOW

temporary repair to servo pipe

Fail 19 Feb 2016 54,034 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

BODY DAMAGE

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES NSF VERY MUCH ON LIMIT 1955515

MAN LIGHT ON

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,856 miles

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

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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OU08 HHV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OU08 HHV, 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 OU08 HHV registered?

OU08 HHV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is OU08 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 HHV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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