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WN58 WXL

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,443 mi
Last recorded70,443 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 WXL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 70,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,479 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,814 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on o/s f wheel

Fail 25 Oct 2013 50,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind on o/s f wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,566 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

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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WN58 WXL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WN58 WXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN58 WXL registered?

WN58 WXL is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is WN58 WXL safe to buy?

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