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SF55 NBB

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,692 mi
Last recorded52,692 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 NBB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,936 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 35,889 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

25% front brake imbalance possible due to new brake pads being fitted and not yet fully bedded in

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre cracking and wearing on shoulders.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,686 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls cracking fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,527 miles

Offside 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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SF55 NBB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SF55 NBB, 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 SF55 NBB registered?

SF55 NBB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is SF55 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 NBB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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