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WJ55 EWP

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,514 mi
Last recorded49,514 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EWP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,225 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,803 miles

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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WJ55 EWP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ55 EWP, 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 WJ55 EWP registered?

WJ55 EWP is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is WJ55 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 EWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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