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VK08 HWA

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,634 mi
Last recorded76,634 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 HWA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,634 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,610 miles

brake anti slip worn on edge

nsf tyre has perrishing in tread

nsr tyre has perrishing in tread

osf tyre has perrishing in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake anti slip worn on edge

nsf tyre has perrishing in tread

nsr tyre has perrishing in tread

osf tyre has perrishing in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,508 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,237 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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VK08 HWA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK08 HWA, 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

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What year was VK08 HWA registered?

VK08 HWA is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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