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WN58 YCE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear both inner brakes slightly worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 81,985 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear both inner brakes slightly worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,824 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhayst system in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2019 65,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhayst system in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,250 miles

Nearside front brake reading fluctuating slightly

Nearside front electric window inoperative

Fail 10 Jan 2017 47,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake reading fluctuating slightly

Nearside front electric window inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,988 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inners d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,206 miles

Both front inner anti-roll bar buhses have slight movement

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,319 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 21,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,960 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 YCE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

WN58 YCE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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