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YX55 FRL

2005 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FRL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,196 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,287 miles

fuel cap sealing ring starting to split

Fail 9 Jan 2017 70,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to split

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,077 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,077 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,265 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 48,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,614 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,076 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,954 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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YX55 FRL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX55 FRL, 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 YX55 FRL registered?

YX55 FRL is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is YX55 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 FRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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