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AU56 BUF

2006 Proton Jumbuck

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,423 mi
Last recorded71,423 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Proton Jumbuck47,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BUF
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,290 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 70,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,265 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 64,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine misfire

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 62,146 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,718 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,718 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,442 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,996 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,924 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Jumbuck?

Based on 28,247 MOT tests across 1,667 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,628
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,667
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,651
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 805
Brake pipe excessively corroded 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 655
Registration plate lamp not working 478
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AU56 BUF is a 2006 Proton Jumbuck in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 47,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Jumbuck fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Jumbuck typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Proton Jumbuck is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU56 BUF is a 2006 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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