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YN08 OMA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 OMA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 73,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing but not ripped (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement temporary repair carried out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate heavily corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides + little reserve travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing but not ripped (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate heavily corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides + little reserve travel on lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 68,233 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (all others perished/cracked) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,321 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,321 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,191 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,932 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm tread wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm tread. worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,374 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on 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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YN08 OMA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YN08 OMA, 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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YN08 OMA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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