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RV58 UOU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,589 mi
Last recorded61,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 UOU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 61,589 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,092 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,021 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust rubber cracking and perishing

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

Front panel corrosion

Fuel cap seal slight perishing but okay

Fuel filter corrosion

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edge - sidewall damage no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm wearing on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge's

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,206 miles

All tyres perihsing heavily

Fail 5 Mar 2018 50,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres perihsing heavily

Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,147 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner& outer edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & worn low on outer edge

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,279 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 26,279 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,139 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 20,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 14,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,517 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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RV58 UOU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV58 UOU, 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 RV58 UOU registered?

RV58 UOU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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