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SP54 BYO

2004 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,322 mi
Last recorded66,322 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Proton GEN-246,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 BYO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,322 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,712 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/SCORED/PITTED.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,712 miles

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/SCORED/PITTED.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,148 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,148 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offside mirror has temporary repair

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,073 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,878 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,577 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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SP54 BYO is a 2004 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 46,302 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP54 BYO, 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 22 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 SP54 BYO registered?

SP54 BYO is a 2004 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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