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FN06 FAF

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,503 mi
Last recorded47,503 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 FAF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 47,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 42,981 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking above steering rack offside (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear age of rear tyres (2605)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

inner faces of both rear brake discs worn/corroded

offside front outer cv joint boot not full y secure and leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn to a borderline pass level on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,544 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust clamp broken

power steering leak

Fail 9 Dec 2017 38,542 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust clamp broken

power steering leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,020 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,851 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 19,093 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 16,938 miles

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

Offside 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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FN06 FAF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN06 FAF, 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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FN06 FAF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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