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SP54 BYR

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,274 mi
Last recorded111,274 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 BYR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 111,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Bonnet release handle broken.

Engine leaking oil.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High level stop light not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Warning light indicating alternator charging fault.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 103,172 miles

Oil leak

bonnet release cable insecure

oil cap missing

Fail 12 Jan 2013 103,172 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

bonnet release cable insecure

oil cap missing

position lamp offside inner not working

Pass 7 Jan 2012 82,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

oil cap missing both rear brake discs slight wear some corrosion on inside of discs engine management light on seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 7 Jan 2012 82,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

oil cap missing both rear brake discs slight wear some corrosion on inside of discs engine management light on seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,442 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

oil cap missing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

nearside rear outer handbrake cable split

oil cap missing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

e.m.l light on

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,149 miles

nearside front seat belt clip cover missing

offside front tyre close to tread depth limits

Fail 19 Nov 2008 47,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front seat belt clip cover missing

offside front tyre close to tread depth limits

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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SP54 BYR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP54 BYR, 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 SP54 BYR registered?

SP54 BYR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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