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YX57 BSZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 BSZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 122,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil filter leaking corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 122,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer rubber mountings split (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil filter leaking corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 116,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 75,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,464 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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YX57 BSZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX57 BSZ, 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 YX57 BSZ registered?

YX57 BSZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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