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EU06 XVY

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,255 mi
Last recorded94,255 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,255 miles

condition o/s/f brake disc

corrosion o/s/f top inner wing

engine management light on

heavy corrosion front sub frame/ wishbone and cross member

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm inner edge

security front bumper

uneven wear both rear tyres and 2mm

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condition o/s/f brake disc

corrosion o/s/f top inner wing

engine management light on

heavy corrosion front sub frame/ wishbone and cross member

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm inner edge

security front bumper

uneven wear both rear tyres and 2mm

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,495 miles

Engine fault light on

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 74,495 miles

Engine fault light on

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,334 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 XVY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

EU06 XVY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is EU06 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU06 XVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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