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GN06 CYU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 CYU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,075 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,677 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 62,677 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,456 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,148 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 33,651 miles

engine managment light staying on

Fail 7 Apr 2009 28,086 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,086 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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GN06 CYU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GN06 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN06 CYU?

You can check the full history of GN06 CYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN06 CYU registered?

GN06 CYU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 April 2006.

Is GN06 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 CYU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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