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SW08 YBG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,627 mi
Last recorded67,627 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 YBG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust bracket loose at front

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,475 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,464 miles

Fuel pipe insecure FUEL FILLER (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,747 miles

Brake pipes and fuel lines all coated in grease not allowing full and proper inspection

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,747 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipes and fuel lines all coated in grease not allowing full and proper inspection

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,399 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 44,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,250 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 YBG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

SW08 YBG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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