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AU56 BXR

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BXR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,648 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,785 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 49,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 49,102 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre wear on outer edge

slight fluctuation of offside front brake

Fail 29 Oct 2012 43,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre wear on outer edge

slight fluctuation of offside front brake

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,780 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front registration plate cracked

offside front brake fluctuating slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 19,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,422 miles

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

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

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 BXR is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU56 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 BXR registered?

AU56 BXR is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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