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AU55 HHB

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 HHB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,162 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 114,162 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened central front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,857 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,857 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,692 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 49,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,711 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,337 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,337 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,502 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,912 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 31,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel slightly high

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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AU55 HHB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 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 AU55 HHB, 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 20 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU55 HHB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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