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WN58 YCG

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,478 mi
Last recorded113,478 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 113,478 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded on both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 113,355 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte under bonnet check (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded on both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,975 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight splitting on inner sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,555 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake caliper damp advise brake check

offside rear tyre inner wall perished

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 91,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,741 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wiper split but still clears screen

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside inner rear light bulb not working

offside rear tyre perished

tracking?

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,451 miles

rear brake discs scored

Fail 25 Nov 2011 55,450 miles

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

rear brake discs scored

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 YCG is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 46,351 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

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

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