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WA08 MKD

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,414 mi
Last recorded90,414 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 MKD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 90,414 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,778 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,618 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished & close to limit.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 76,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake pulling up high

Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake pulling up high

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,437 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,420 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MKD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue 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 MKD, 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 WA08 MKD registered?

WA08 MKD is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is WA08 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 MKD 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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