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WAZ 5723

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,742 mi
Last recorded174,742 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 5723
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 174,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 161,265 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 161,265 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 157,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,946 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 150,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 135,878 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 135,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 30 Aug 2013 122,801 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,281 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 110,281 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,759 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 33,064 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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WAZ 5723 is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAZ 5723, 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 WAZ 5723 registered?

WAZ 5723 is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is WAZ 5723 safe to buy?

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