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WK08 AOY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,337 mi
Last recorded73,337 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 AOY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,337 miles

Central Front Exhaust headshield connecting to downpipe corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 73,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust headshield connecting to downpipe corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt retractor sticky

Fail 13 Aug 2021 73,240 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area by arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer not working still enough water from offside

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side quite bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever slightly high

radiator not supported resting on crossmember

Fail 22 Jul 2020 70,881 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant radiator slightly loose

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coolant radiator support brackets corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange corroded, but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cross member / radiator support corroded, outside prescribed area

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little effort, advise brake inspection

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 66,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,180 miles

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

Nearside Front radiator mounts corroded and insecure at mountings

Offside Front radiator mounts corroded and insecure at mountings

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition at join

Rear parking brake application uneven, indicating adjustment or repair.

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 63,690 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2017 63,690 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 May 2016 59,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

drivers wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2016 59,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

drivers wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2015 54,709 miles

both rear tyres at 2.5 mills.

o/s wiper blade splitting.

r/n/s number plate light not working.

r/o/s number plate light dime.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,314 miles

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

oil leak @ oil filter

rear discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,902 miles

o/s/r light lens broken and filled with water

Pass 3 May 2012 28,917 miles

Offside rear light cluster damaged and has water inside.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,617 miles

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

Handbrake close to limit of travel.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 20,617 miles

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

Handbrake close to limit of travel.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WK08 AOY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK08 AOY, 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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WK08 AOY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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