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BX56 YRS

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,930 mi
Last recorded88,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 YRS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,930 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,724 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,687 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55x15 (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

all suspension components corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 74,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2015 73,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,267 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,729 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 67,727 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,062 miles

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

Slight cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,935 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 45,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,666 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 YRS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX56 YRS, 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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BX56 YRS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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