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J90 SMT

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,229 mi
Last recorded60,229 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 SMT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,229 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 front rubber is split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 60,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure and dented ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 52,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure and dented ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 49,152 miles

Front brakes starting to fluctuate on rolling brake test (Slight)

Front flexi pipe corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2016 49,152 miles

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

Front brakes starting to fluctuate on rolling brake test (Slight)

Front flexi pipe corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,122 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 34,777 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 34,777 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre...

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,917 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 29,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,043 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 24,043 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,076 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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J90 SMT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J90 SMT, 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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What year was J90 SMT registered?

J90 SMT is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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