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YJ05 JVO

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 JVO
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 80,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,592 miles

nearside handbrake would benefit from attention

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,426 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 62,426 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,619 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

OSR TYRE WEARING OFF INNER EDGE.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YJ05 JVO is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ05 JVO, 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 YJ05 JVO registered?

YJ05 JVO is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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