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YG08 GEY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,098 mi
Last recorded46,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GEY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 39,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 34,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,140 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 28,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER HANGERS SPLIT.

EXHAUST CENTRE RUBBER HANGER SNAPPED.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,687 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBED OFF INNER EDGE.

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 GEY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YG08 GEY, 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

How do I check the history of YG08 GEY?

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What year was YG08 GEY registered?

YG08 GEY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YG08 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 GEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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