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YX08 XHL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,272 mi
Last recorded57,272 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XHL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 57,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,324 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,304 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 40,284 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 36,691 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,327 miles

TRACKING TO BE DONE AND TYRES TO BE REPLACE .....

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,641 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,273 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 XHL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

YX08 XHL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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