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PN08 WVU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,891 mi
Last recorded95,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 WVU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,891 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel steel type,rest alloys

Offside Front inner arch rust hole near engine mounting

Fail 6 Jan 2021 95,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel steel type,rest alloys

Offside Front inner arch rust hole near engine mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch rust hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch rust hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust rubbers both breaking away

Pass 23 Jun 2018 82,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth inner shoudler (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated/splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,141 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders

Fail 17 Jun 2017 73,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,518 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2014 36,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

drivers door handle broken

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,851 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,749 miles

centre exhaust pipe support rubber perished

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre exhaust pipe support rubber perished

nearide front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,878 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 WVU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

PN08 WVU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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