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SY55 AUR

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,177 mi
Last recorded48,177 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 AUR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,177 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 48,171 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 43,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,631 miles

All brake discs slgthy corrded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,687 miles

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

offside front tyre has a gouge in sidewall but no cords or ply exposed

Fail 17 Aug 2013 31,687 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a gouge in sidewall but no cords or ply exposed

Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,763 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,656 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,204 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front tyres slightly perrished on the outside walls

exhaust has a rubber mounting that does not full support the system

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to give full inspecting

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,946 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 12,945 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,502 miles

offside front wiper blade torn but clearing screen

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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SY55 AUR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc 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 SY55 AUR, 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 SY55 AUR registered?

SY55 AUR is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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