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WN58 WXT

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,896 mi
Last recorded68,896 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 WXT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,896 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,881 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,871 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,833 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,137 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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WN58 WXT is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXT, 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

How do I check the history of WN58 WXT?

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What year was WN58 WXT registered?

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

Is WN58 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN58 WXT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN58 WXT have outstanding finance?

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