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BX56 TUV

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,246 mi
Last recorded57,246 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 TUV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,246 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,752 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing. (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is worn around inner tread.

Remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

engine management light wont go out.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,831 miles

offside rear chassis at tow hook weak.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 31,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 27,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,981 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 23,939 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 19,159 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 13,767 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,767 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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BX56 TUV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BX56 TUV, 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 BX56 TUV registered?

BX56 TUV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is BX56 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 TUV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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