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EU56 HWV

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,151 mi
Last recorded69,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 HWV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 66,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,317 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,952 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

power steering top hose weeping

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,917 miles

aux belt perished and cracked

front brake discs lipped

parts of high level brake lamp n/w

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,690 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,665 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 46,572 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,582 miles

aux belt perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking out)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,318 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 35,318 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,210 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 20 Aug 2011 30,149 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,526 miles

parking brake travel

rear tyre edge wear

Fail 22 Aug 2009 17,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

parking brake travel

rear tyre edge wear

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 HWV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU56 HWV, 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 EU56 HWV registered?

EU56 HWV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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