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J700 BCD

2005 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,227 mi
Last recorded64,227 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 BCD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,227 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,164 miles

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

front and rear pads have approx 4mm available

o/s/r tyre has some cracking to inner tyre wall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre and rear exhaust rubbers splitting

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,625 miles

exhaust flexi pipe getting deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots torn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,304 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexible pipe getting deterioated

slight coolant leak on seal rear of water pump

Fail 12 Mar 2012 42,304 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexible pipe getting deterioated

slight coolant leak on seal rear of water pump

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r outer sidelight inoperative

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,410 miles

both rear tyres have light cracking to tyre walls

o/s/r tyre nailed twice

rear brake pads getting low

slight coolant leak on metal pipe rear of engine block

slight power steering fluid leak on pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,405 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres have light cracking to tyre walls

o/s/r tyre nailed twice

rear brake pads getting low

slight coolant leak on metal pipe rear of engine block

slight power steering fluid leak on pipes

Fail 9 Mar 2009 24,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,899 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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J700 BCD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J700 BCD, 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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J700 BCD is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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