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WJ59 WCF

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,518 mi
Last recorded58,518 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WCF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,201 miles

Centre Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,345 miles

inner rack has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,162 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber sealing ring deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,040 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel filler cap rubber sealing ring deteriorating

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 WCF is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCF, 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.

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What year was WJ59 WCF registered?

WJ59 WCF is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is WJ59 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 WCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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