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SP05 BKG

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,600 mi
Last recorded28,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 BKG
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 28,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished 14yr old tyre

exhaust backbox rubbers perished

Fail 28 Jun 2016 21,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished 14yr old tyre

exhaust backbox rubbers perished

Pass 28 May 2015 19,260 miles

osr panel holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,542 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 18,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 17,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,179 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,407 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,457 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 11,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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SP05 BKG is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP05 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP05 BKG registered?

SP05 BKG is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is SP05 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 BKG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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