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RF57 EEJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,651 mi
Last recorded57,651 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 EEJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust rubber hanger perished

Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust rubber hanger perished

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,282 miles

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

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

handbrake lever nearly at top of its travel

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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RF57 EEJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RF57 EEJ, 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

How do I check the history of RF57 EEJ?

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What year was RF57 EEJ registered?

RF57 EEJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is RF57 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 EEJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF57 EEJ have outstanding finance?

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