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FJ56 NYK

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 NYK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,604 miles

exhaust blowing at manifold area ???

hand brake travel high

oil resedu on cooler pipes

uneaven wear to both rear tyres and cracking wit nail in o/s/r

Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,604 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

e,m,l on dash

exhaust blowing at manifold area ???

hand brake travel high

oil cooler pipes leaking

uneaven wear to both rear tyres and cracking wit nail in o/s/r

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,699 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,132 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 16,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,527 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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FJ56 NYK 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 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 FJ56 NYK, 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 FJ56 NYK registered?

FJ56 NYK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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