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CN55 AXY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 AXY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 66,808 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,717 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,878 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,878 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,618 miles

slight corrosion on inside of o/s/r disc

slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,978 miles

check pads unable to see all

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2010 40,497 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)

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,826 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,950 miles

Front 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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CN55 AXY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN55 AXY, 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 CN55 AXY registered?

CN55 AXY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is CN55 AXY safe to buy?

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