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YG08 GDY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,819 mi
Last recorded31,819 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GDY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,040 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,418 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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YG08 GDY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG08 GDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 GDY registered?

YG08 GDY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YG08 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 GDY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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