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YJ05 JVM

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,450 mi
Last recorded68,450 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 JVM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,112 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,502 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBERS BADLY SPLIT.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,902 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,786 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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YJ05 JVM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ05 JVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ05 JVM registered?

YJ05 JVM is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YJ05 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 JVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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