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SY55 AUN

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AUN
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 44,618 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak nfront (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced gearbox crossmember (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,104 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 35,099 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,894 miles

Offside door mirror missing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 27,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty staying on constantly with position lamp on (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside door mirror missing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

exhaust centre pipe mountings split

Fail 3 Jan 2015 27,535 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

exhaust centre pipe mountings split

fog lamp switch sticking

Pass 30 Nov 2013 22,826 miles

offside front tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 18 Nov 2012 22,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,629 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,597 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 16,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 9,439 miles

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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SY55 AUN is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY55 AUN, 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 SY55 AUN registered?

SY55 AUN is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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