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MV06 GSU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,380 mi
Last recorded93,380 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 GSU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,380 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,153 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,254 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 68,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,729 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 54,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside headlamp motor defective , keep switching headlamp aim from low to high without using the switch

Offside rear tyre side wall starting to split

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,290 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake caliper possible fault due to handbrake efficiency lower than nearside

Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake caliper possible fault due to handbrake efficiency lower than nearside

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,527 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,171 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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MV06 GSU 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 61.5%.

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 MV06 GSU, 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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MV06 GSU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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