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DX56 FAF

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,955 mi
Last recorded84,955 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 FAF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,462 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing very slight noise

Fail 3 Aug 2016 72,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users nsf corner badly insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

high level stop lamp has one bulb not working

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition the rear silencer is also corroded

the fuel filter is corroded

the nsf wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,793 miles

brake fluid level near to minimum mark

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust front pipe flexible section corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine mil light on

rear pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine mil light on

rear pads low

Fail 5 Aug 2013 44,800 miles

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

all tyres worn low

offside front brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,800 miles

all tyres worn low

offside front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,436 miles

underside covered in mud

Fail 9 Aug 2012 35,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside covered in mud

Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake leaver is starting to get high

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,615 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 16,615 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 11,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,851 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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DX56 FAF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc 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 DX56 FAF, 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 DX56 FAF registered?

DX56 FAF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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