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WJ08 YUB

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,592 mi
Last recorded10,592 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YUB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 10,592 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 10,592 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 9,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 9,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 8,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 7,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 5,816 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 4,888 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2013 4,888 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2012 4,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 3,034 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 YUB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

WJ08 YUB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is WJ08 YUB safe to buy?

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