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WN58 YCS

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6ml (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deterioated but not resulting in exssesive movement

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,845 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres inner tread worn

o/s and n/s rear shocker lower bushes deteriorated

o/s rear axle arm bush deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,716 miles

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

o/s rear tyre 3ml

Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre 3ml

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,355 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,353 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,529 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 YCS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

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

Is WN58 YCS safe to buy?

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