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WA08 BMY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,415 mi
Last recorded67,415 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 BMY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 67,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Door mirror is deteraited

Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 64,132 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 53,583 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,115 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 52,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,494 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 39,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,285 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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WA08 BMY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WA08 BMY, 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 WA08 BMY?

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What year was WA08 BMY registered?

WA08 BMY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is WA08 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 BMY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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