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PN08 WVR

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 WVR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 70,124 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,954 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 65,922 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,168 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,678 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 6,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,321 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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PN08 WVR is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN08 WVR, 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 PN08 WVR registered?

PN08 WVR is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is PN08 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 WVR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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