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GN55 ETE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ETE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,373 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

eml light on dash

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing edges

eml light on dash

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,100 miles

Chip in windcreen

Exhaust flexi joint corroded

Front anti roll bar link top boots damaged

Offside front tyre perished

Offside head light slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished inner walls

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,494 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,614 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,448 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some exhaust rubbers are cracked and one is broken

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,478 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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GN55 ETE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,332cc 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 GN55 ETE, 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 GN55 ETE registered?

GN55 ETE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is GN55 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 ETE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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