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PX08 WCL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,368 mi
Last recorded40,368 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WCL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,368 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 31,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,562 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,244 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 16,877 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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PX08 WCL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX08 WCL, 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 PX08 WCL?

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What year was PX08 WCL registered?

PX08 WCL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PX08 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 WCL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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