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AU05 CHL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,977 mi
Last recorded63,977 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CHL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,754 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,337 miles

Engine cover and Undetrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust to outer edge if disc inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust to outer edge if disc inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust to outer edge if disc inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust to outer edge if disc inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,803 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been wax oiled incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,613 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,864 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,078 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,078 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,104 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 29,104 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,549 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,793 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 CHL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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