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EX08 SFJ

2008 Proton Satria Neo

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,174 mi
Last recorded69,174 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Proton Satria Neo40,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SFJ
MakeProton
ModelSatria Neo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 62,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,503 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 61,503 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers slightly weeping / washer aims poor

Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,101 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 59,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,953 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 57,900 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,495 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf lower body sill edge is damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,584 miles

brake fluid is dark in colour

offside outer sill lower edge is damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2018 48,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,942 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe behind front bumper (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 43,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe behind front bumper (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,103 miles

Rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 17 Mar 2015 34,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,610 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

both front tyre sidewalls cracked not to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,063 miles

All exhaust mountings cracking. Very slight cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

How Reliable is the Proton Satria Neo?

Based on 6,952 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,045
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 288
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 255
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 251
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 169
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EX08 SFJ is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Proton Satria Neo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 40,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Satria Neo fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Satria Neo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Satria Neo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX08 SFJ registered?

EX08 SFJ is a 2008 Proton Satria Neo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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