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PN08 LYZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,530 mi
Last recorded52,530 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 LYZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear revese light staying on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,979 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 47,962 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 44,475 miles

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/60 R15 H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60 R15 H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,106 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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PN08 LYZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 PN08 LYZ, 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 PN08 LYZ registered?

PN08 LYZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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