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AU05 JYY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,127 mi
Last recorded62,127 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,127 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on inner edges.

N/S/F Seatbelt buckle casing missing but still servicable.

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front tyres slight wear on inner edges.

N/S/F Seatbelt buckle casing missing but still servicable.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,671 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 47,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front disc,s pitted

rear disc,s pitted

Pass 27 May 2011 46,773 miles

n/side front tyre void of tread on inner edge.

o/side front tyre void of tread & cord exposed on inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2010 41,746 miles

brake fluid level at minimum.

front & rear brake pads very low.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear exhaust silencer rearmost rubber mounting split.

Pass 28 May 2009 35,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 26,837 miles

brake fluid low between min & max levels.

rear no plate fading.

Fail 21 May 2008 26,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low between min & max levels.

rear no plate fading.

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 JYY 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 63.6%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

AU05 JYY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AU05 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 JYY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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