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AU05 FWP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FWP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,284 miles

front brake discs distorted.

front valance loose, brackets broken.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,284 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs distorted.

front valance loose, brackets broken.

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,043 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FWP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

AU05 FWP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is AU05 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 FWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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