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BX56 VFU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,225 mi
Last recorded58,225 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 VFU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,295 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,236 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 VFU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

BX56 VFU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BX56 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 VFU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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