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AY06 GYZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,168 mi
Last recorded84,168 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 GYZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,168 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 84,168 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,627 miles

Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,576 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,040 miles

clutch slave cyl damp

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inside

Fail 11 Jul 2013 52,040 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

clutch slave cyl damp

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inside

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,544 miles

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,259 miles

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

Rear antiroll bar bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre start to perish, o/s wiper blade split on end, n/s/r brake disc start to rust.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,651 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres start to perish on sidewalls, n/s/f headlight and front bumper damaged.

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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AY06 GYZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY06 GYZ, 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 AY06 GYZ registered?

AY06 GYZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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