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WA09 EOM

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,078 mi
Last recorded178,078 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 EOM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 178,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 162,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 161,993 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak excessive ()

Pass 13 May 2017 146,944 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and has deterioration/cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 146,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and has deterioration/cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 130,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm outer surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm but worn very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad oil leak from oil filter

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 124,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 119,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2013 110,426 miles

front registration plate damaged

rear brake discs discoloured

Fail 26 May 2012 95,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 95,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WA09 EOM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 WA09 EOM, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA09 EOM is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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