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GN06 CYV

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 CYV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to front floor pans

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,233 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 102,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

body has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,127 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,596 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 86,517 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,881 miles

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

nearside front shock damp

oil leak from filter

Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

nearside front shock damp

oil leak from filter

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,875 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,358 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,185 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

ancillary drive belt perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,453 miles

Battery inscure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,453 miles

Battery inscure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,059 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,925 miles

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

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

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 CYV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CYV, 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 GN06 CYV registered?

GN06 CYV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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