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CX56 EDP

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,180 mi
Last recorded101,180 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 EDP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 101,180 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calaper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on dash

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,736 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 97,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 91,145 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on edge

wheel alignment needs checking

Fail 13 Dec 2013 74,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on edge

wheel alignment needs checking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,369 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,676 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,175 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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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CX56 EDP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CX56 EDP, 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 CX56 EDP registered?

CX56 EDP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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