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CU06 EUW

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,264 mi
Last recorded61,264 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 EUW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,264 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat-shields loose and rattling.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

Slight play at nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust front pipe heat-shields loose and rattling.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge.

Slight play at nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,420 miles

Near side front tyre perished

Off side front tyre bald inner edge

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light on

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Front exhaust rubber hanger broken

Near side front tyre bald on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 50,420 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light on

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Front exhaust rubber hanger broken

Near side front tyre bald on edges

Near side front tyre perished

Off side front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust rubber split

Offside front seatbelt clasp damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

offside front seatbelt stalk casing damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,306 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber split

front tyres worn on edges

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front shock absorber damp

oil seepage

rear wiper split

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 32,300 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs lightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber split

front tyres worn on edges

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front shock absorber damp

oil seepage

rear wiper split

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,733 miles

drivers seat belt clip surround broken but clip locking and releasing ok

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,012 miles

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

all suspensian parts has light corrosion

plastic cill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2010 21,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all suspensian parts has light corrosion

plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,300 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 15,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU06 EUW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU06 EUW, 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 CU06 EUW registered?

CU06 EUW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is CU06 EUW safe to buy?

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