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BV55 BWP

2006 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

67,963 mi
Last recorded67,963 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 BWP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,963 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 67,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,505 miles

All tyre valves deteriorated

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Upper Drop link bush deteriorated

Rear Brake imbalance requirements only just met

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 45,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Drop link bush deteriorated

All tyre valves deteriorated

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,531 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 44,531 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FIT NEW WIPER BLADES (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,044 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 42,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 38,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 34,361 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)

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

center exhaust pipe rubber mounting slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall and cracks in tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 13 May 2013 30,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 30,492 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 26,741 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 26,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 23,032 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2011 23,029 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,380 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 17,380 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres have slight cuts/splits in inner side walls

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2008 12,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,699 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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BV55 BWP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BV55 BWP, 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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BV55 BWP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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