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DX56 FBL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,546 mi
Last recorded98,546 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,546 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 98,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,748 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

Offside Rear tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear near side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 88,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear near side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 81,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,627 miles

chip in offside rear light unit.

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 70,975 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs slightly worn

nearside rear inner position lamp bulb not working

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,047 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high visability stop lamp inop

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside rear tyres VERY CLOSE / ON LEGAL LIMITS CHANGE A.S.A.P

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high visability stop lamp inop

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,150 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 26,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (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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DX56 FBL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange 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 DX56 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

DX56 FBL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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