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WJ59 WCE

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,602 mi
Last recorded36,602 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WCE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,638 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 21,530 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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WJ59 WCE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 WJ59 WCE, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ59 WCE registered?

WJ59 WCE is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is WJ59 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 WCE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ59 WCE have outstanding finance?

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