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VX58 FMG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,386 mi
Last recorded130,386 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 FMG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,810 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 103,810 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI CORRODED (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,986 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 47,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,928 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge + o/s/r on wear markers...

Fail 9 Dec 2014 43,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edge + o/s/r on wear markers...

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,271 miles

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

drivers door outer handle damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,131 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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VX58 FMG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX58 FMG, 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 VX58 FMG registered?

VX58 FMG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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