2008 Proton GEN-2 1.6L Petrol · PN08 WWG
2008 Proton GEN-2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 94,077 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- PROTON GEN-2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN08 WWG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/02/2024
- 94,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN08 WWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Proton Gen-2 (PN08 WWG) between September 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PN08 WWG Mileage History
- 07/09/202280,587 mi
- 11/09/2023101,955 mi+21,368 mi
- 15/02/202494,077 mi-7,878 mi
Average of roughly 9,370 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Proton Proton GEN-2
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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