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HX55 JRU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 JRU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine gas misfire

Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,916 miles

engine sump area oily.

exhaust section complete corroded up.

note engine oil level quite high.

note: engine running slight uneven.

offside front indicator light faded up.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn edges.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,236 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,254 miles

BOTH WIPERS SPLIT BUT STILL CLEAN THE SCREEN

Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,254 miles

BOTH WIPERS SPLIT BUT STILL CLEAN THE SCREEN

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,719 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,719 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,686 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Handbrake travel slightly high

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,272 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

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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HX55 JRU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX55 JRU, 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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HX55 JRU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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