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GN56 BXK

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 BXK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,955 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,739 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 95,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust corroded

slight uneven wear to inner edge offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,210 miles

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

front exhaust corroded

slight uneven wear to inner edge offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre show signs of inner edge wear

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre show signs of inner edge wear

Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,226 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,684 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,299 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 60,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 45,231 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,231 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GN56 BXK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GN56 BXK, 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 GN56 BXK registered?

GN56 BXK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is GN56 BXK safe to buy?

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