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SG08 YCE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,167 mi
Last recorded23,167 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YCE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 23,167 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 23,155 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 18,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,046 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 14,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,905 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 12,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,707 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inside and outside edges (195/55/15)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (195/55/15)

Rear exhaust section rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 9,163 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 7,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,569 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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SG08 YCE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG08 YCE, 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 SG08 YCE registered?

SG08 YCE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SG08 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 YCE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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