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GN06 TVL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,877 mi
Last recorded84,877 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,877 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside rear tyre low, worn inner edge

Nearside sidelight 1 of 2 not working

Offside front drop link upper boot loose

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

SRS and ESP tell tales slightly affected by application of parking brake

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake fluid low

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside rear tyre low, worn inner edge

Nearside sidelight 1 of 2 not working

Offside front drop link upper boot loose

Offside front tyre worn inner edge close to excessive

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

SRS and ESP tell tales slightly affected by application of parking brake

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,403 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Engine management light on

Nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Offside brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,108 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Engine management light on

Nearside hand brake lever does not fully return

Nearside rear outer brake pad low

Fail 27 Jul 2013 60,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing edges

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside hand brake lever does not fully return

Nearside rear outer brake pad low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,591 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,591 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,578 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 25,578 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 23,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,417 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 TVL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

GN06 TVL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 August 2006.

Is GN06 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 TVL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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