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EU05 RXR

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,922 mi
Last recorded53,922 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 RXR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,922 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,771 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

x2 Rear rubber exhaust mounts only just holding the exhaust up

Fail 22 Aug 2008 28,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,439 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,113 miles

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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EU05 RXR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU05 RXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 RXR registered?

EU05 RXR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is EU05 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 RXR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 RXR have outstanding finance?

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