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EU56 HXM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 HXM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 49,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,181 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,165 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 25,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,399 miles

brakes noisy possibly due to rust on brake discs where vehicle has not been used.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 11,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brakes noisy possibly due to rust on brake discs where vehicle has not been used.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,328 miles

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 HXM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

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

Is EU56 HXM safe to buy?

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