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YG08 GDX

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,607 mi
Last recorded44,607 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GDX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,826 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 37,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,410 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 23,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,586 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 13,585 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,621 miles

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODING AND PITTING.

SMALL CUT IN NSF OUTER TYRE WALL.

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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YG08 GDX 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 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 YG08 GDX, 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 YG08 GDX registered?

YG08 GDX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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