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WA05 BVN

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,021 mi
Last recorded63,021 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BVN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,021 miles

EML on

Offside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Offside Front window inoperative & switch broken

Fail 17 Oct 2015 62,657 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

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

EML on

Front exhaust mounting rubbers breaking up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Offside Front window inoperative & switch broken

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,571 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,477 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 24,537 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WA05 BVN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WA05 BVN, 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 WA05 BVN registered?

WA05 BVN is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is WA05 BVN safe to buy?

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