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WR59 LNW

2009 Proton GEN-2

Black Gas bi-fuel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 LNW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,960 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished tyre (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 125,959 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged by axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished and tread low

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 123,814 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,288 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 121,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,457 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,527 miles

LPG cap Missing

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,135 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

LPG cap Missing

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 64,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,545 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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WR59 LNW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 WR59 LNW, 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 17 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR59 LNW registered?

WR59 LNW is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is WR59 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 LNW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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