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YN05 FLB

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,221 mi
Last recorded70,221 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 FLB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,221 miles

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

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

o/s/r caliper damp but operation no spongy

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,361 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,081 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,409 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,409 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,349 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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YN05 FLB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YN05 FLB, 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 YN05 FLB registered?

YN05 FLB is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YN05 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 FLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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