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WN58 WXM

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 WXM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 108,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o\s sill cover broken

o\s wiper arm spring

Fail 19 Aug 2022 108,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o\s sill cover broken

o\s wiper arm spring

Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,492 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,156 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,813 miles

Offside Outer body kit sill broken

Fail 13 Aug 2019 97,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light remains on, on dasn (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer body kit sill broken

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 91,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,911 miles

Front fog light lenses broken/cracked n/s + o/s

Nearside Rear brake disc inner corroded poss contibuteing to low figures

Offside Front Outer sill body kit is cracked broken , impact damage

Offside Rear brake disc inner corroded poss contibuteing to low figures

Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multi-cracks (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front fog light lenses broken/cracked n/s + o/s

Nearside Rear brake disc inner corroded poss contibuteing to low figures

Offside Front Outer sill body kit is cracked broken , impact damage

Offside Rear brake disc inner corroded poss contibuteing to low figures

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,796 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s outer sill skirt damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s outer sill skirt damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,958 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,783 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 30,783 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,989 miles

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

front brke discs slightly worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,739 miles

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

hand brake comes up quite high

long deep cuts in both front tyres not down to cords yet

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 WXM is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WN58 WXM, 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 WN58 WXM registered?

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

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