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WA08 FWX

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,912 mi
Last recorded95,912 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,682 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 85,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,671 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,591 miles

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

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

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,591 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,343 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,417 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 FWX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

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

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