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SW08 XHA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 XHA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes are greased from flexi

exhaust is corroded allover

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 May 2016 50,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded allover

slight oil leak at dipstick area

Pass 8 May 2015 42,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front bearing noisy

Fail 30 Apr 2014 34,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front bearing noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,976 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished within tread

Fail 24 Apr 2013 30,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres perished within tread

Fail 12 Apr 2012 25,799 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,678 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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SW08 XHA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW08 XHA, 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 SW08 XHA registered?

SW08 XHA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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