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SJ05 HGA

2005 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HGA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,344 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear disc corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,089 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,089 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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SJ05 HGA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ05 HGA, 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 SJ05 HGA registered?

SJ05 HGA is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 HGA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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