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YG58 AKY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 AKY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,346 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 41,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,122 miles

Child seat not fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 20,433 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 20,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 14,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,851 miles

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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 AKY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG58 AKY, 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 AKY registered?

YG58 AKY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YG58 AKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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