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SA58 EYY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,557 mi
Last recorded123,557 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 EYY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 123,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,388 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,323 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 109,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,144 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 95,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,712 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SA58 EYY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA58 EYY, 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 SA58 EYY registered?

SA58 EYY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is SA58 EYY safe to buy?

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