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WF58 MDN

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,929 mi
Last recorded73,929 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 MDN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,929 miles

Airbox insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 73,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Airbox insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,704 miles

Both rear tyres perished and nail in off side

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished and nail in off side

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2016 61,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,499 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,408 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,223 miles

Rear discs badly corroded and brakes noisy

Fail 7 Oct 2013 34,216 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear discs badly corroded and brakes noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,100 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 25,081 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,349 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded due to vehicle standing

Coolant leak

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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WF58 MDN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WF58 MDN, 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 WF58 MDN registered?

WF58 MDN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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