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SP55 CXB

2005 Proton 1.5 Gls

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Proton 1.5 Gls56,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 CXB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag warning light is on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,466 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Air bag warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,743 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,180 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 38,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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SP55 CXB is a 2005 Proton 1.5 Gls in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Proton 1.5 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 56,845 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 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 CXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 CXB registered?

SP55 CXB is a 2005 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is SP55 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 CXB shows 6 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.

Does SP55 CXB have outstanding finance?

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