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PN08 WVW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,895 mi
Last recorded73,895 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 WVW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,895 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age related cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective parking brake light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake has low reserve travel

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,189 miles

Oil leak ()

rear wiper torn

Fail 19 Oct 2017 68,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,916 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 62,886 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 59,351 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,700 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,440 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,465 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,805 miles

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

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 WVW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN08 WVW?

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What year was PN08 WVW registered?

PN08 WVW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is PN08 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 WVW shows 12 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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