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MX56 JVG

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 JVG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 100,534 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,217 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 82,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,947 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,946 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,450 miles

cracking to both front outer ball joint rubbers,both front tyres stepped

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cracking to both front outer ball joint rubbers,both front tyres stepped

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,994 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,431 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 JVG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX56 JVG registered?

MX56 JVG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MX56 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 JVG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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