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SA57 EZG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 EZG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,059 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,256 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 57,256 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,532 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,674 miles

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

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 EZG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EZG, 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 SA57 EZG registered?

SA57 EZG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SA57 EZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA57 EZG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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