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GN55 ETA

2005 Proton Jumbuck

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

56,083 mi
Last recorded56,083 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Proton Jumbuck49,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ETA
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 56,083 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 56,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 52,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,289 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 45,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan/spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,023 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside Outer sill panel corroded

bonnet edge badly corroded sharp edges covered

Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake pads worn

Offside Outer sill panel corroded

bonnet edge badly corroded sharp edges covered

Pass 20 May 2019 39,383 miles

Bonnet corroded sharp edge covered with tape

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Protective cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Parking brake travel high

Fail 20 May 2019 39,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Bonnet corroded sharp edge covered with tape

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Protective cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Parking brake travel high

Pass 16 May 2018 37,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 34,651 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 34,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,861 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2016 30,861 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 17 Jan 2014 22,522 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has heavy kerbing damage not exposing cords

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking not exposing cords

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,553 miles

Tyres all showing signs of perishing in walls

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,423 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked around edges and tread

Fail 5 Sep 2012 16,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked around edges and tread

Fail 16 Sep 2011 15,299 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 13,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 11,211 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracked round edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,211 miles

all tyres cracked round edges

Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,339 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Jumbuck?

Based on 28,247 MOT tests across 1,667 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,628
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,667
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,651
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 805
Brake pipe excessively corroded 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 655
Registration plate lamp not working 478
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GN55 ETA is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2005 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 49,570 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 Jumbuck fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN55 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Jumbuck typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN55 ETA is a 2005 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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