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VU08 OLV

2008 Proton Satria Neo

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,667 mi
Last recorded72,667 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton Satria Neo40,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 OLV
MakeProton
ModelSatria Neo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,667 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,665 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking plus cap missing (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlights weak pattern

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 52,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 52,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,238 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

large travel on hand brake

Fail 8 Mar 2014 37,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

large travel on hand brake

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 19,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,475 miles

large travel on hand brake

How Reliable is the Proton Satria Neo?

Based on 6,952 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,045
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 288
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 255
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 251
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 169
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VU08 OLV is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Proton Satria Neo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 40,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Satria Neo fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU08 OLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria Neo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Satria Neo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU08 OLV is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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