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WV08 XHX

2008 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,675 mi
Last recorded26,675 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XHX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres perished and bald on edges 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2019 23,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,115 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 18,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,551 miles

Front brake discs corroding & pitting

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,501 miles

front brake discs outer faces corroded & pitted

n/s/r coil spring corroding

steering rack light misting of oil

Fail 13 Apr 2015 13,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs outer faces corroded & pitted

n/s/r coil spring corroding

steering rack light misting of oil

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,436 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,990 miles

wipers poor

Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,648 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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WV08 XHX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

WV08 XHX is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is WV08 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 XHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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