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WN58 YCO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,207 mi
Last recorded60,207 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 YCO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 60,207 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steerinrg rack gaitor at offside (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 60,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at the rear BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear,at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 57,636 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear,at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear..at joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping due to applied protection [grease]

Fail 14 Nov 2017 54,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear..at joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping due to applied protection [grease]

Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine malfunction lamp on

front crossmember radiator support corroded

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping due to applied protection [grease]

Fail 9 Nov 2016 51,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine malfunction lamp on

front crossmember radiator support corroded

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping due to applied protection [grease]

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,925 miles

front brake discs have corroded inner surfaces

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping,due to applied coating [grease]

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,395 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,352 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,846 miles

n/s rear tyre has screw in tread

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 YCO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

WN58 YCO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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