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RX05 NHG

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 NHG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,274 miles

nearside rear parking brake cable worn.

offside rear brake flexi hose slightly out of position on caliper.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 108,274 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

offside rear brake flexi hose slightly out of position on caliper.

rear exhaust rubber mounting split.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,608 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,180 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust rubber mount broken

Offside parking brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Rear position lamp only 50%

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,161 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 54,256 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,883 miles

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

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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RX05 NHG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX05 NHG, 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 RX05 NHG registered?

RX05 NHG is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is RX05 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 NHG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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