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WA08 FWU

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,838 mi
Last recorded78,838 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 FWU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake meter reading low

Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear parking brake meter reading low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,458 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,036 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FWU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWU, 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.

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What year was WA08 FWU registered?

WA08 FWU is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is WA08 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 FWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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