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YG08 GFJ

2008 Proton Satria Neo

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,145 mi
Last recorded37,145 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton Satria Neo40,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GFJ
MakeProton
ModelSatria Neo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 37,145 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,271 miles

Front Exhaust system corroded, No leaks at time of test

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 32,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust system corroded, No leaks at time of test

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 30,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer steel sleeve corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer steel sleeve corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,231 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter badly corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer steel sleeve corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer steel sleeve corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust center mountings deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

fuel tank lower surface corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 13,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 11,493 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 11,493 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 9,728 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 9,726 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 7,382 miles

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Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,295 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Satria Neo?

Based on 6,952 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,045
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 288
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 255
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 251
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 169
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YG08 GFJ is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Proton Satria Neo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 40,319 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 Satria Neo fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria Neo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Satria Neo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG08 GFJ is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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