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WK58 CHO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,914 mi
Last recorded97,914 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 CHO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,914 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 97,912 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,259 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 92,255 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,992 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 85,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,912 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,685 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 66,685 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,159 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s front seat belt slow to return

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,157 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s front seat belt slow to return

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,994 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake stiking

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,350 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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WK58 CHO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WK58 CHO, 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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WK58 CHO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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