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PL08 ZGM

2008 Proton Satria Neo

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,509 mi
Last recorded21,509 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton Satria Neo40,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZGM
MakeProton
ModelSatria Neo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 21,509 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Both rear tyres cracking

Front subframe corroded

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Rear brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Oct 2023 21,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Both rear tyres cracking

Front subframe corroded

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2022 19,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 17,472 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 15,381 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 15,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 13,184 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 13,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 10,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 10,424 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,424 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 10,424 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

most testable items corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 9,921 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Satria Neo?

Based on 6,952 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,045
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 288
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 255
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 251
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 169
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PL08 ZGM is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Proton Satria Neo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 40,319 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 Satria Neo fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 ZGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria Neo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Satria Neo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL08 ZGM is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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