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WA58 FAJ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,846 mi
Last recorded27,846 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA58 FAJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,846 miles

handbrake effort only just met pass criteria 17 % recorded effort

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 17,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,132 miles

O/S Front Brake disc corroded.

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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WA58 FAJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WA58 FAJ, 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 WA58 FAJ registered?

WA58 FAJ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is WA58 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA58 FAJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA58 FAJ have outstanding finance?

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