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WJ08 WBN

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,928 mi
Last recorded68,928 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WBN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 68,928 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,900 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Jan 2021 68,881 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear tie bar (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 55,506 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rusty (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both poor (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear tie bar (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,208 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,491 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear chassis rusted but outside of prescribed area

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 36,827 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,861 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 32,861 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,068 miles

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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WJ08 WBN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WJ08 WBN, 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 WJ08 WBN registered?

WJ08 WBN is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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