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GN56 BYF

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 BYF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,402 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plate holding gearbox mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 70,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,746 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield fouling on fuel tank

Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,814 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 58,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,673 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn mainly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front seat belt buckle incomplete

Fail 14 Oct 2014 44,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 front seat belt buckle incomplete

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,740 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR SHUTS POORLY.

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT TWISTED.

NEAR SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE DOES NOT MATCH THE OFF SIDE.{WET WEATHER).

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,266 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 36,266 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front exhaust rubber mounts excesively deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,258 miles

coolent pipe rear of engine leaking at seal

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,489 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on both outside edges

Fail 27 Oct 2010 27,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads look low through wheels

o/s/f tyre worn on both outside edges

rear exhaust mount n/s split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,793 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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GN56 BYF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYF, 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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GN56 BYF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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