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WN58 YCR

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 YCR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,135 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,793 miles

nearside rear passanger door lock faulty

Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,789 miles

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

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

nearside rear passanger door lock faulty

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,649 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,644 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre bald on shoulders + on wear indicators (replacement recomended asap)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,008 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

inner rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2013 64,008 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded but not leaking

inner rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield clamp corroded through

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 55,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,709 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YCR is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

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

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