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SN05 EBP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 EBP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,207 miles

Oil leak ()

advise both front brake disc

advise both rear brake disc

Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,014 miles

All coil springs rusted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,911 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,904 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,371 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs rusted

both rear brake discs rusting & juddering slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2012 54,682 miles

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

oil leak from engine

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,682 miles

oil leak from engine

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,178 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,124 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,266 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 36,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,347 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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SN05 EBP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SN05 EBP, 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 SN05 EBP registered?

SN05 EBP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SN05 EBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 EBP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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