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MX56 JVC

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,581 mi
Last recorded82,581 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 JVC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,581 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 81,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,759 miles

e/m/light on dash

front inner pads wearing thin

n/s/f wheel and tyre slight curb dammage

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,710 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 52,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,322 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,133 miles

n/s rear door not opening

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,739 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 17,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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MX56 JVC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue 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 MX56 JVC, 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 MX56 JVC registered?

MX56 JVC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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