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PN05 MGU

2005 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,719 mi
Last recorded64,719 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 MGU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,334 miles

both rear tyres sidwall cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 47,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres sidwall cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,786 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 24,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 22,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,667 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,590 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,892 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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PN05 MGU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN05 MGU, 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 PN05 MGU registered?

PN05 MGU is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is PN05 MGU safe to buy?

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