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WV08 XHS

2008 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XHS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low full check advised (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp partially working (1.2.1b)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" standard blade (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low full check advised (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp partially working (1.2.1b)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,274 miles

os/f lower ball joint boot deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 42,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge and about to break through tread

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,570 miles

o/s/f inner brake pads appear low advise inspection with wheels removed

rear inner brake pads appear low advise proper inspection with wheels removed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,878 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f outer brake pad ON LIMIT

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 XHS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XHS, 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 WV08 XHS registered?

WV08 XHS is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is WV08 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 XHS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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