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MF08 CWW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,768 mi
Last recorded64,768 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 CWW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,768 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 64,739 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust backbox rubber mount split

exhaust rusting

rear antiroll bar d bushes showing wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mount rubber cracking

slight imbalance rear foot brake

wiper blades showing wear

Pass 6 Feb 2016 45,796 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2016 45,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

exhaust rusty

n/s rear inner sidelamp bulb in/op

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,177 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 34,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 26,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2014 26,001 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid level getting low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust backbox rubber mount broken.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 17,750 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

exhaust backbox rubber mount getting in poor condition.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 7,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 6,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MF08 CWW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue 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 MF08 CWW, 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 MF08 CWW registered?

MF08 CWW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MF08 CWW safe to buy?

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