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WV58 GTY

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,488 mi
Last recorded57,488 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GTY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Inner brake pad approx. 70-75% worn

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 54,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 52,079 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 49,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,485 miles

Offside Rear tread pattern worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,331 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre wearing / worn on outer edge

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,935 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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WV58 GTY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV58 GTY, 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

How do I check the history of WV58 GTY?

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What year was WV58 GTY registered?

WV58 GTY is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WV58 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 GTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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