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KR57 ZWX

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,095 mi
Last recorded123,095 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 ZWX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 123,095 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,083 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,289 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,509 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 46,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,284 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,649 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 19,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KR57 ZWX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KR57 ZWX, 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 KR57 ZWX registered?

KR57 ZWX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KR57 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 ZWX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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