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PO58 VDG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,380 mi
Last recorded129,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 VDG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,380 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 129,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,500 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,136 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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PO58 VDG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver 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 PO58 VDG, 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 PO58 VDG registered?

PO58 VDG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PO58 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO58 VDG 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.

Does PO58 VDG have outstanding finance?

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