Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Proton Satria Neo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2008 Proton Satria Neo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2008 Proton Satria Neo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2008 Proton Satria Neo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

44% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2008 Proton Satria Neo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles, the 2008 Proton Satria Neo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Proton Satria Neo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Proton Satria Neo (2008)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69% first-time pass rate

2008 Proton Satria Neo

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2008 Proton Satria Neo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 Proton Satria Neo is below the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 69% against the national benchmark of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests buyers should expect more frequent repairs. More concerning, 44.4% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is nearly double the typical rate and a genuine safety consideration.

At 42,318 median miles for a 16-year-old car, these Satrias have been driven lightly, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.06 failures and 14.6 advisories per test, indicating inherent reliability issues rather than age-related wear alone. Before buying one, budget for regular maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural and braking integrity given the dangerous defect prevalence.

We have limited data for the 2008 Proton Satria Neo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

44.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.06

Over 12.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

42k

Middle half: 33k–51k

For context

These stats describe 142 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 44.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Proton Satria Neo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,318

typical

33,021

low mileage

51,493

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Proton Satria Neo vehicles fall between 33,021 and 51,493 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,021 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,021–51,493 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Proton Satria Neos sit.

⚠ Over 69,515 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Proton Satria Neo — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 12% of 2008 Proton Satria Neos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.06

Avg failures per vehicle

14.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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