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BX56 XGE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,668 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 70,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,793 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately servo (3.6.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

engine management light on

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2018 63,793 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately servo (3.6.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

engine management light on

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,588 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,169 miles

Engine warning lamp on at time of test

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 25,339 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,246 miles

N/S/F Wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 23 May 2011 16,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,421 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 13,421 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 8,547 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 XGE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

BX56 XGE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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