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WK57 BWG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 BWG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,672 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,923 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,927 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,657 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,952 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,088 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 53,963 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,133 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,547 miles

boots split on both front lower arm ball joints

handbrake has alot of travel

nearside front anti roll bar ball joint boot split

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

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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WK57 BWG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue 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 WK57 BWG, 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 WK57 BWG registered?

WK57 BWG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is WK57 BWG safe to buy?

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