2008 Proton GEN-2 1.6L Petrol · PX08 WCM
2008 Proton GEN-2 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 36,811 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PROTON GEN-2
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX08 WCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 36,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX08 WCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Proton Gen-2 (PX08 WCM) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PX08 WCM Mileage History
- 04/04/202227,859 mi
- 02/05/202330,466 mi+2,607 mi
- 26/04/202432,285 mi+1,819 mi
- 19/11/202536,805 mi+4,520 mi
- 28/11/202536,811 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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