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YX57 BTV

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,133 mi
Last recorded188,133 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 BTV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 188,133 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 188,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jan 2018 187,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front , middle and rear rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) loose and rubing on shocker (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged and tyre out of shape (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 166,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 126,817 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,484 miles

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

Nearside Front inner and outer cv boot leaking new boots fitted but slight leak from fixing clips

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under carriage fuel and brake pipes and other componets covered in under body seal

Fail 8 Mar 2016 111,359 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides on parking brake (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front inner and outer cv boot leaking new boots fitted but slight leak from fixing clips

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under carriage fuel and brake pipes and other componets covered in under body seal

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,686 miles

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

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

underside is excessive undersealed with black underseal covering all components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 81,156 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside is excessive undersealed with black underseal covering all components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhuast heat sheild clamp deteriated

exhuast system flexi pipe deteriated

exhuast system mounting rubbers are all perished

undercarriage has under body seal covering pipes and other componets

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,649 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,275 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,799 miles

195/55/15

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery inscure

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 30,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

195/55/15

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery inscure

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2011 20,743 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 May 2010 11,535 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 11,535 miles

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

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 BTV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BTV, 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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YX57 BTV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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