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AU56 FXL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,144 mi
Last recorded70,144 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,144 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,132 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,530 miles

EML on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 53,530 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

EML on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,612 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,014 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,480 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 6,192 miles

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 FXL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red 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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

AU56 FXL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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