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AY55 FON

2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,672 mi
Last recorded53,672 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls43,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FON
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,672 miles

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

engine appears to have slight misfire, recommend remedial repair

exhaust deteriating

flexible brake hoses deteriating

nearside rear wheel knocks when rotated avise remedial repair

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust deteriating

flexible brake hoses deteriating

nearside rear wheel knocks when rotated avise remedial repair

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack bush has nearly come out

Fail 12 Mar 2014 48,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack bush has nearly come out

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,569 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,765 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 22,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,532 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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AY55 FON is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,345 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 FON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY55 FON registered?

AY55 FON is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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