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HX06 HGM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,789 mi
Last recorded76,789 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 HGM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 76,748 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,356 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 74,310 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,338 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,082 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front to rear supporting lower engine mounts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also handbrake reading performance limits only just met (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged/ missing- but working okay (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper- possible leak- but efficiency and pedal pressure not effected.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,914 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 64,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,745 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,745 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,774 miles

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 23 Jan 2014 43,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,377 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,896 miles

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

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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HX06 HGM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HX06 HGM, 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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HX06 HGM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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