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EU55 EXF

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,607 mi
Last recorded112,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EXF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,607 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jul 2015 112,607 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades slightlly split

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades slightlly split

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,189 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,670 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake pads approx 70 -75% worn

Fail 28 Dec 2011 47,670 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r outer tailight not working

o/s/r inner tailight not working

rear brake pads approx 70 -75% worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,329 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 33,329 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,963 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 20,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 14,196 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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EU55 EXF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EU55 EXF, 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 EU55 EXF registered?

EU55 EXF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is EU55 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 EXF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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