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EU55 EXT

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EXT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,107 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,735 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,776 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

interior mirror mount worn

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,636 miles

air bag warning lamp is on

exhaust manifold is cracked and leaking slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2012 58,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag warning lamp is on

exhaust manifold is cracked and leaking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,168 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,124 miles

1 bulb out in center brake light

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,865 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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EU55 EXT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange 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 EU55 EXT, 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

How do I check the history of EU55 EXT?

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What year was EU55 EXT registered?

EU55 EXT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is EU55 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 EXT 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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