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WV08 EHE

2008 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,177 mi
Last recorded95,177 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 EHE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slowto react and inner surface of discs rusty (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective perished rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper has possible leak on handbrake lever

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 87,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear poor condition of exhaust mounting

fuel filter rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,721 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear poor condition of exhaust mounting

fuel filter rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,486 miles

195 / 55 / 15 tyres fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On the limit (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mount perished

Fail 19 Oct 2015 68,485 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195 / 55 / 15 tyres fitted

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel On the limit (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mount perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,772 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,800 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 42,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,521 miles

195/55/15 tyres fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WV08 EHE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WV08 EHE, 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 WV08 EHE registered?

WV08 EHE is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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