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YG08 GFU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,390 mi
Last recorded46,390 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GFU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 46,390 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 46,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,617 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 41,617 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,585 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 3 Feb 2017 35,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML light on

Front heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear knotches (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall & rim damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,351 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,560 miles

Exhaust corroded

Hard to inspect rear inner pads

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,251 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 28,250 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSF TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS AND SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 238,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GFU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

YG08 GFU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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