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AE55 DYO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 DYO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 78,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 61,835 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,356 miles

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,779 miles

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

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

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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AE55 DYO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 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 AE55 DYO, 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 21 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 AE55 DYO registered?

AE55 DYO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is AE55 DYO safe to buy?

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