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EU56 EPO

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 EPO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,535 miles

Slight binding of n/s/r brake.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,110 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,110 miles

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

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

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

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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EU56 EPO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EU56 EPO, 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 EU56 EPO registered?

EU56 EPO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EU56 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 EPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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