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WU09 VZB

2009 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,594 mi
Last recorded86,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Proton GEN-245,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VZB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,594 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracked to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracked to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,557 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 39,455 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,623 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,421 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 31 May 2013 23,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 16,248 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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WU09 VZB is a 2009 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU09 VZB, 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 WU09 VZB registered?

WU09 VZB is a 2009 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is WU09 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 VZB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU09 VZB have outstanding finance?

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