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GX56 LFG

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 LFG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,063 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

o/s/r tyre splits on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 58,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,723 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2013 41,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 41,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,251 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 29,248 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,202 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,202 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LFG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GX56 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

GX56 LFG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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