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WR58 OXW

2008 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,307 mi
Last recorded72,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 OXW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 72,307 miles

Eml on

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 72,306 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,980 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 62,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 29,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,376 miles

nail in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

major oil leak from oil filter

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 OXW 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 WR58 OXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR58 OXW registered?

WR58 OXW is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is WR58 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR58 OXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR58 OXW have outstanding finance?

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