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RX55 JBE

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,570 mi
Last recorded58,570 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JBE
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,570 miles

Offside parking brake performance is low

Fail 15 Mar 2019 58,570 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake performance is low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,437 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,437 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,815 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting rubber broken on rear box.

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting rubber broken on rear box.

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,976 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,424 miles

exhaust mount broken

flexi pipe damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,596 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,579 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 37,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,590 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,280 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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RX55 JBE is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX55 JBE, 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 RX55 JBE registered?

RX55 JBE is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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