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GN06 DVP

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,792 mi
Last recorded57,792 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 DVP
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,792 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

auxiliary drive belt perished

centre rear exhaust system deteriorated

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front exhaust system (flexi mesh) deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

gearbox oil seepage

nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning against its stop

offside rear indicator lamp unit lens deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear registration plate starting to slightly deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear lens broken

Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,885 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking main brake pipe. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded main and leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear lens broken

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

nsr handsbrake lever on caliper sticking slightly

os wiper blade fouling ns

Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

os wiper blade fouling ns

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,992 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,012 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light full of water

offside rear quarter panel has minor damage

vehicle has scaratches to nearside front and rear

Fail 21 Jun 2013 47,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light full of water

offside rear quarter panel has minor damage

vehicle has scaratches to nearside front and rear

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,330 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

in car bonnet release pull loose

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jun 2012 43,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

in car bonnet release pull loose

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,153 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,815 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

nearside front windscreen wiper blade split

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear screen wiper blade split

water ingress into offside rear lamp unit lens

Pass 8 May 2009 28,926 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 28,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DVP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DVP, 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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GN06 DVP is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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