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GN06 TVM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 TVM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,610 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 112,103 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,910 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer egdes

n/s/r tyre cracked around outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,726 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,325 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked around edges

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre well worn on inner edge and low on tread

slight buckle to n/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,613 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight buckle to n/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Aug 2013 62,613 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight buckle to n/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,676 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,112 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 42,112 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts on inside of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,415 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 TVM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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