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EU06 AOP

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,546 mi
Last recorded113,546 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 AOP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2024 113,546 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch and end on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch and end on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded around joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leaking/weeping from steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front exhaust rubber broken

Pass 25 Oct 2022 96,488 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one front and one rear exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 88,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,117 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,939 miles

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,155 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 May 2014 33,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,567 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 23,440 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,440 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner side wall in poor condition

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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EU06 AOP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU06 AOP, 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 EU06 AOP registered?

EU06 AOP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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