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GN55 ESO

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,452 mi
Last recorded113,452 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ESO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,635 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,515 miles

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

travel hand brake

Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

travel hand brake

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,746 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,374 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 24,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GN55 ESO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GN55 ESO, 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 GN55 ESO?

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What year was GN55 ESO registered?

GN55 ESO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is GN55 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 ESO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN55 ESO have outstanding finance?

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