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SV08 XTO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XTO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,248 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot clip loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 50,717 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front chassis member supporting radiator missing and badly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing boot detached outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake caliper operating lever seized and not returning (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both front flexy hoses excesively corroded (ferels and protection coils (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced strenthening member between chassis legs holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,668 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 49,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,695 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,319 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,636 miles

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

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

fuel filter some corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,263 miles

exhaust rear support mountings perished

fuel filter some corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2014 31,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear support mountings perished

fuel filter some corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 1,240 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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SV08 XTO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 XTO, 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 SV08 XTO registered?

SV08 XTO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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