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BX56 YRU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,389 mi
Last recorded23,389 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,312 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 22,312 miles

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

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,911 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 11,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,072 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YRU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

BX56 YRU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is BX56 YRU safe to buy?

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