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FN55 CZL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,596 mi
Last recorded49,596 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 CZL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,813 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 2 Jan 2014 42,813 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH /

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 15 Dec 2012 29,709 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SECTION CORRODED / BECOMING WEAK IN STRUCTURE / DETERIORATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH ADVISE ATTENTION

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE OF TREAD / NOT REPAIRABLE 195 / 55 / 15 V

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,882 miles

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 12 Dec 2011 25,882 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS / BETWEEN TREAD 195 / 55 / 15 V STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING / H/BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 Dec 2010 21,748 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL 195 / 55 / 15 V

SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION DEVELOPING ON UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS

Fail 11 Dec 2010 21,748 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL 195 / 55 / 15 V

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)

SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION DEVELOPING ON UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,215 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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FN55 CZL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN55 CZL, 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 FN55 CZL registered?

FN55 CZL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 2 January 2006.

Is FN55 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 CZL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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