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PN58 XDL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,671 mi
Last recorded91,671 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 XDL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,671 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,065 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,854 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 43,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,893 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 21,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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PN58 XDL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN58 XDL, 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 PN58 XDL registered?

PN58 XDL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PN58 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN58 XDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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