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WV58 GUO

2008 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,722 mi
Last recorded49,722 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Proton GEN-246,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,722 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,914 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,993 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2016 28,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 22,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 21,896 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 10,834 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,178 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 9,178 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,591 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 GUO 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 72.7%.

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 GUO, 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 WV58 GUO registered?

WV58 GUO is a 2008 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is WV58 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 GUO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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