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HX56 OWR

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,243 mi
Last recorded47,243 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 OWR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear washers not working

Fail 6 Mar 2021 47,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,942 miles

fuel filler neck needs refixing showing weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2019 45,649 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 35,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,843 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 26,837 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,532 miles

both front tyres edge wear

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 20 Sep 2010 21,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres edge wear

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,853 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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HX56 OWR is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HX56 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

HX56 OWR is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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