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LK05 BYN

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BYN
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,057 miles

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

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,180 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/f brakes slighty binding

o/s/f tyre low on tread

slight shock leak at n/s/f

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,978 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 36,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,384 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 30,384 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,621 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,504 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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LK05 BYN is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 46,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gen 2 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 BYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK05 BYN registered?

LK05 BYN is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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