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WN58 YCF

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 YCF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 127,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 127,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 118,111 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm forward mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 118,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm forward mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 109,926 miles

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 109,922 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,398 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,454 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 90,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,620 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2013 75,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,369 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 YCF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

WN58 YCF is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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