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YX57 BTU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,022 mi
Last recorded70,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 BTU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

front brake flexis slight corrosion to ferrels

o/s/r chassis

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Jan 2020 70,022 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

front brake flexis slight corrosion to ferrels

o/s/r chassis

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 64,660 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,503 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,394 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 47,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,283 miles

Both front tyres heavely worn on outer edges.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades split,though clearing screen.

offside rear inner tail light not working,though outer sidelight working giving the width off vehicle.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 20,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,653 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 BTU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX57 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

YX57 BTU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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