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HX56 LPK

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LPK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,268 miles

Handbrake little reserve travel

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

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

Offside body damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,800 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,945 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 67,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,568 miles

Offside Front seat belt clip broke but still working

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush antiroll d bushes lateral movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush antiroll d bushes lateral movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt clip broke but still working

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/f lower ball joint cover minor damage

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,823 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,823 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,489 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,124 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint rubber split

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 38,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop lamp incomplete

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

tailgate squeaks

Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,381 miles

centre stop lamp incomplete

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

tailgate squeaks

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,830 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 32,826 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HX56 LPK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HX56 LPK, 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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HX56 LPK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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