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EU06 GXW

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,766 mi
Last recorded64,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,640 miles

Cracks in Offside Rear Tyre Tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Third Stop Lamp Not Working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cracks in Offside Rear Tyre Tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Third Stop Lamp Not Working

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,586 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,763 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,092 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,092 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,920 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 28,920 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,057 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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EU06 GXW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

EU06 GXW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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The MOT history for EU06 GXW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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