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EU05 RXT

2005 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls47,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 RXT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 88,820 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,601 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,980 miles

brake pipes have been undersealed so not visable

Fail 22 Aug 2015

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHUAST FLEXY PIPE DETERIATED AND CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,852 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,641 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,641 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,524 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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EU05 RXT is a 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 47,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 RXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU05 RXT registered?

EU05 RXT is a 2005 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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