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SN05 EBV

2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,340 mi
Last recorded48,340 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls46,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 EBV
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,629 miles

front to rear to nearside rear brake hose steel brake pipe cleaned

Fail 14 Dec 2013 30,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,130 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,269 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,864 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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SN05 EBV is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SN05 EBV, 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 SN05 EBV registered?

SN05 EBV is a 2005 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SN05 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 EBV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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