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LK05 OBY

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,087 mi
Last recorded53,087 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 OBY
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,087 miles

centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

slight noise from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,782 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r brake down slightly on braking effort compared to n/s.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 38,782 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r brake down slightly on braking effort compared to n/s.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,698 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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LK05 OBY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK05 OBY, 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 LK05 OBY registered?

LK05 OBY is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is LK05 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 OBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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