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WR58 TKZ

2008 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 TKZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,390 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

exhaust mount rubbers perishing.

front brake discs starting to wear.

offside front tyre - 3mm.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 66,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

exhaust mount rubbers perishing.

front brake discs starting to wear.

offside front tyre - 3mm.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,325 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil down abit.

offside inner rear sidelight not working.

power steering pipe from pump to steering rack wet,no signs of a leak.

rear brake discs corroding & wearing.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil down abit.

offside inner rear sidelight not working.

power steering pipe from pump to steering rack wet,no signs of a leak.

rear brake discs corroding & wearing.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs starting to wear.

front brake pads very low.

front bumper secured incorrectly.

nearside sill trim damaged.

offside front tyre perishing.

offside headlight aim on lower limit.

signs of jacking on offside floor pan,no signs of excessive damage.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,020 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,894 miles

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

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

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 TKZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

WR58 TKZ is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is WR58 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR58 TKZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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