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SA57 EYZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,168 mi
Last recorded45,168 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 EYZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 45,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wiper starting to smear

rear wiper perished

Fail 26 Feb 2014 45,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wiper starting to smear

rear wiper perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,419 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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SA57 EYZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc 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 SA57 EYZ, 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

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What year was SA57 EYZ registered?

SA57 EYZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SA57 EYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA57 EYZ 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.

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