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YN05 HMC

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 HMC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,910 miles

OSF pads low and slight bind on this wheel

few highline brakelights out

Fail 12 Oct 2012 79,910 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

few highline brakelights out

OSF pads low and slight bind on this wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,587 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,889 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 HMC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red 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 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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

YN05 HMC is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is YN05 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 HMC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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