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DE06 DHE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 DHE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under bonnet osf above wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 104,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE HIGH

Pass 17 May 2019 94,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 87,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 79,303 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 79,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 70,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 60,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

side repeaters amber light deteriorated slightly towards white

Pass 10 May 2014 51,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 11 May 2013 43,057 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 33,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

battery clamp lose

Pass 19 May 2012 33,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

battery clamp lose

Pass 23 May 2011 26,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 13,431 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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DE06 DHE 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 86.7%.

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 DE06 DHE, 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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DE06 DHE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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