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EU55 EYD

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EYD
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2017 92,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,454 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken but still supported

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

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

rear to center exhaust joint rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,543 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 67,543 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear to center exhaust join rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2013 49,013 miles

Advise exhaust rubbers starting to split.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 49,013 miles

Advise exhaust rubbers starting to split.

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,928 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,132 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 18,934 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,934 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,123 miles

Front tyres wearing at edges of tread.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 17,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front tyres wearing at edges of tread.

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 EYD is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD registered?

EU55 EYD is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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