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YX58 CHJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,963 mi
Last recorded76,963 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 CHJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,289 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 72,288 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,498 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,487 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,559 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,861 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,209 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,972 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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YX58 CHJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX58 CHJ, 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 YX58 CHJ registered?

YX58 CHJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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