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WA08 FWG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,727 mi
Last recorded65,727 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 FWG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,727 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s of vehicle accident damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,727 miles

n/s front wing damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2013 50,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s front wing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,812 miles

Both rear Brake Discs Rusty.

N/S accident Damage To Full Length of Car

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Both rear Brake Discs Rusty.

N/S accident Damage To Full Length of Car

Nearside Rear 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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WA08 FWG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA08 FWG, 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 FWG?

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What year was WA08 FWG registered?

WA08 FWG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is WA08 FWG safe to buy?

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