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SY08 RWZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,438 mi
Last recorded56,438 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 RWZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,734 miles

Offside Front worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,014 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 52,998 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,313 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 46,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,330 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 40,324 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust heat shield missing.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,876 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 24,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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SY08 RWZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY08 RWZ, 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 SY08 RWZ registered?

SY08 RWZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is SY08 RWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 RWZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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