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EU55 EXZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,820 mi
Last recorded49,820 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EXZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,820 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 45,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load DRIVERS STALK IN COMPLETE (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + HAS A CUT ON OTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,774 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY AGE CRACKED -WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,917 miles

Near side front outer tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 27 Dec 2012 29,662 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,511 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 EXZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU55 EXZ, 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 EU55 EXZ registered?

EU55 EXZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is EU55 EXZ safe to buy?

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