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YX08 AYJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 AYJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2021 85,398 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of the brake pipes running along the bulk head are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective One exhaust rubber is missing and one is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Only one of the position lamps are working on the N/S/R. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 78,792 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,982 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,400 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,541 miles

Front exhaust rubbers perished/cracked

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers perished/cracked

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AYJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX08 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

YX08 AYJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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