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GX56 LFB

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,572 mi
Last recorded81,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 LFB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,006 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,006 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 69,377 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER AND REAR (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,065 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,183 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,596 miles

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

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

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

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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GX56 LFB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX56 LFB, 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 GX56 LFB registered?

GX56 LFB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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