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GN55 JBX

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,581 mi
Last recorded91,581 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 JBX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slight buckled

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inside edge, o/s worn over to side wall must be near to cords.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,057 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,624 miles

Front Flexi Exhaust Pipe Deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust Rubber Broken

Front Flexi Exhaust Pipe Deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r brake disc slighty scored

we advise replace rear pads asap

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner and outer treads also o/s/front tyre on inner tread close to limit

Fail 28 Sep 2011 40,920 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner and outer treads also o/s/front tyre on inner tread close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,586 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 36,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,329 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 31,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads worn low.

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 JBX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBX, 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

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What year was GN55 JBX registered?

GN55 JBX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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