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AU56 BYM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BYM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 61,760 miles

Offside park brake requires adjustment

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 61,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside park brake requires adjustment

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 55,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 55,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 49,047 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 49,047 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,714 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 45,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,945 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded in places

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 30,945 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly corroded in places

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,457 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,555 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2013 22,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 22,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,628 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,625 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,328 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,372 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU56 BYM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYM, 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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AU56 BYM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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