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WR58 FHH

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 FHH
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2020 105,304 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15/88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15/88h (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake only just met effiency

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,152 miles

Central parking brake getting close to end of travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60/15/88v hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake cable chaffing on fuel pipe adviose reposition pipe

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,152 miles

Central parking brake getting close to end of travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60/15/88v hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake cable chaffing on fuel pipe adviose reposition pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,894 miles

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

engine check(mil)lamp on.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,894 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine check(mil)lamp on.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,380 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

slight cracking in rubber of inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2013 34,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on outer edge

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

slight cracking in rubber of inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,080 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,080 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nail in n/s/f tyre

two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 16,626 miles

n/s/r inner brake disc corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r inner brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 16,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r inner brake disc corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r inner brake disc corroded

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 FHH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR58 FHH, 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 FHH registered?

WR58 FHH is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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