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GN56 JHZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 JHZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,236 miles

Battery loose

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Apr 2018 92,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery loose

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,775 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,968 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 74,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rubber broken. (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,966 miles

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 69,966 miles

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,816 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,816 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust flexi corroded

rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

rear exhaust box rubbers perished

Fail 4 Sep 2013 66,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust flexi corroded

rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

rear exhaust box rubbers perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,321 miles

Exhuast flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen damaged outside zone a and b

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhuast flexi pipe deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen damaged outside zone a and b

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,661 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,627 miles

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

drivers side wiper smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,717 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 JHZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

GN56 JHZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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