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BF08 MXT

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MXT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,153 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 72,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,304 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 65,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 65,302 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short tailgate (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slight cracks

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,630 miles

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

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 560,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,732 miles

slight wear to the inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,755 miles

slight restricted movement on o/s/f and n/s/r wheels/brakes

Fail 12 Feb 2013 25,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

n/s/r tyre worn slight on inner egde

slight restricted movement on o/s/f and n/s/r wheels/brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,418 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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BF08 MXT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF08 MXT, 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 BF08 MXT registered?

BF08 MXT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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