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WN58 WXV

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,156 mi
Last recorded77,156 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 WXV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,156 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,156 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,639 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s f inner flitch just outside prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,271 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,050 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 56,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,668 miles

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

small stone chips on screen

Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,668 miles

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

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

small stone chips on screen

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,985 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,982 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,497 miles

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

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 WXV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV?

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What year was WN58 WXV registered?

WN58 WXV is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is WN58 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN58 WXV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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