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YG08 GEJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,182 mi
Last recorded19,182 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GEJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres inner edge worn

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,770 miles

ball joints boots slightly perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 14,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ball joints boots slightly perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 13,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,781 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 GEJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

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

Is YG08 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 GEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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