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AU05 CAV

2005 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CAV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,947 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,918 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f n/s f n/s r tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,476 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover insecure / detached

Fail 19 Feb 2010 53,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,808 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing / worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2009 43,520 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing / worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,491 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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AU05 CAV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU05 CAV, 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 AU05 CAV registered?

AU05 CAV is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 CAV safe to buy?

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