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WR58 BNB

2008 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,615 mi
Last recorded65,615 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 BNB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,615 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,090 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 63,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,678 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 37,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,100 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 29,243 miles

minor damage

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,107 miles

various minor body damage

Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,586 miles

both n/s tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,422 miles

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,334 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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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WR58 BNB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR58 BNB, 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 WR58 BNB registered?

WR58 BNB is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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The MOT history for WR58 BNB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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