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SG08 YCF

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,865 mi
Last recorded46,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YCF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,865 miles

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

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

Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust slight blow front flexi

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 24,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,648 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 YCF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SG08 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

SG08 YCF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is SG08 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 YCF shows 10 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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