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GX06 EVK

2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,999 mi
Last recorded47,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls43,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 EVK
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,822 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 40,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,042 miles

offside rear lamp lens damaged starting to fill with water

Fail 10 Apr 2013 38,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear lamp lens damaged starting to fill with water

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,089 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre damaged and deteriorating

nearside front tyre outer wall kerbing damage

Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre damaged and deteriorating

nearside front tyre outer wall kerbing damage

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,020 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 21,516 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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GX06 EVK is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,345 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX06 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX06 EVK registered?

GX06 EVK is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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