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YJ55 OPU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,712 mi
Last recorded62,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 OPU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,712 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low from inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2014 62,712 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low from inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,771 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 51,770 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,488 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 46,480 miles

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

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,253 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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YJ55 OPU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ55 OPU, 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 YJ55 OPU registered?

YJ55 OPU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is YJ55 OPU safe to buy?

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