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RX58 FYR

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,989 mi
Last recorded95,989 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 FYR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,989 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,989 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,493 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

fuel flap sticking

Fail 10 Dec 2021 71,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

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

fuel flap sticking

Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,460 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi joint poor condition.

Front Wiper judder in operation.

Fuel flap sticking.

Nearside Front Headlamp top bracket broken.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 43,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi joint poor condition.

Front Wiper judder in operation.

Fuel flap sticking.

Nearside Front Headlamp top bracket broken.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 39,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 39,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,288 miles

both front tyre are wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2018 30,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyre are wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,613 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 19,613 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 11,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 10,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 8,883 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 8,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 6,944 miles

Rear exhaust rubber/mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 3,795 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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RX58 FYR is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RX58 FYR, 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 RX58 FYR registered?

RX58 FYR is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is RX58 FYR safe to buy?

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