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VU08 OLW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,231 mi
Last recorded104,231 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 OLW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake disc's slightly corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,279 miles

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

O/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Both rear discs have corrosion on inner surfaces

Fail 8 Feb 2018 88,279 miles

Both rear discs have corrosion on inner surfaces

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 78,179 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,123 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/s rear tyre punctured

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,569 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,947 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top of off side rear lamp damaged but ok

Pass 4 Feb 2012 34,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,034 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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VU08 OLW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU08 OLW, 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 VU08 OLW registered?

VU08 OLW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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