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EU55 GFX

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 GFX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,692 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,692 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

FRONT FLEXI PIPE DETERIORATED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,947 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,994 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,086 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,934 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 61,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,074 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,260 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 GFX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GFX, 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

How do I check the history of EU55 GFX?

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What year was EU55 GFX registered?

EU55 GFX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is EU55 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 GFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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