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AU56 BTE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BTE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever long travel

Rear Both sides shock absorber lower bushes slight deterioration

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,649 miles

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,652 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,517 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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AU56 BTE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU56 BTE, 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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What year was AU56 BTE registered?

AU56 BTE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 BTE safe to buy?

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