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YN05 HNE

2005 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,522 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,522 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,437 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,988 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,930 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,719 miles

nearside park brake effort poor (75kgf)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

nearside park brake effort poor (75kgf)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,213 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,063 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 19,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HNE is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YN05 HNE, 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 YN05 HNE registered?

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

Is YN05 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 HNE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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