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YX08 AXR

2008 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,245 mi
Last recorded80,245 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 AXR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 80,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,735 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,455 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,376 miles

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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YX08 AXR is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX08 AXR, 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 YX08 AXR registered?

YX08 AXR is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is YX08 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 AXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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