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RX08 FLD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 FLD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges

misting of fluid around nearside rear brake caliper...advise to replace

offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

rear lower shockabsorber bushes wsearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear lower shock bushes worn moved over in shock

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,176 miles

all exhaust mount rubbers perished

both front drop link balljoint dust covers splitting

both front shock absorbers weeping

both rear tyres low and splitting on edges 195/55/15

front and rear inner pads wearing low

front discs lipped

offside door handle broken

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,003 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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RX08 FLD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX08 FLD, 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 RX08 FLD registered?

RX08 FLD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RX08 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 FLD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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