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BX56 VGR

2006 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 VGR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 117,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,919 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,612 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,245 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,487 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 14,487 miles

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

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 VGR is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX56 VGR registered?

BX56 VGR is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is BX56 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 VGR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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