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FN08 WYS

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,331 mi
Last recorded128,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WYS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,436 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 113,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing by engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,706 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing / worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,927 miles

Fuel filter rusty / corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing / worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing / worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2018 85,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing / worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing / worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 75,314 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 75,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 55,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,390 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner rear brake pads approx 75-80% worn

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,390 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner rear brake pads approx 75-80% worn

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,414 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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FN08 WYS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN08 WYS, 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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FN08 WYS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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