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AU05 FYN

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,001 mi
Last recorded78,001 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FYN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,841 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,986 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 35,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,050 miles

Coolant leak

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 FYN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN registered?

AU05 FYN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AU05 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 FYN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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