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HX56 LPO

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,648 mi
Last recorded46,648 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LPO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,619 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

harsh noise from alternator area

o/s rear fuel filter very rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight water leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,078 miles

oil leak

rear fuel filter very rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2014 37,076 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear fuel filter very rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,187 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 34,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 29,346 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,695 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 17,558 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,558 miles

Oil leak

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 LPO is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LPO, 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 HX56 LPO registered?

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

Is HX56 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX56 LPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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