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HX06 HGU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,227 mi
Last recorded11,227 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 HGU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,174 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 6,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,772 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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HX06 HGU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX06 HGU registered?

HX06 HGU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is HX06 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX06 HGU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX06 HGU have outstanding finance?

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