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CN05 EOL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EOL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,770 miles

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

eml light on

n/s/r brake binding slightly

power steering rack damp

slight uneven rear braking

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,632 miles

eml light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper fouling other blade at bottom of travel

Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper fouling other blade at bottom of travel

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,400 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,988 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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CN05 EOL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CN05 EOL, 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 CN05 EOL registered?

CN05 EOL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is CN05 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 EOL shows 9 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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