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YG58 AKV

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,519 mi
Last recorded75,519 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 AKV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 75,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 72,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,951 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 67,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,204 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck pipe (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,642 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 42,641 miles

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

BRAKE PIPE TO OSR FLEXY CORRODING.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

NSR TYRE SLIGHT SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,628 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 27,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YG58 AKV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG58 AKV, 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 YG58 AKV registered?

YG58 AKV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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