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EU06 GXG

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 GXG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 68,998 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 68,998 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH FRONT WIPERS WORN

Pass 27 May 2014 63,498 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 May 2013 58,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,508 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 18 May 2011 48,932 miles

battery poorly secured

n/side rear inner side light inop

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight pulsing on o/side front on rbt

Fail 18 May 2011 48,932 miles

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

battery poorly secured

n/side rear inner side light inop

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight pulsing on o/side front on rbt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,509 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,509 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 33,582 miles

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

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

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 GXG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU06 GXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU06 GXG registered?

EU06 GXG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is EU06 GXG safe to buy?

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