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MX56 JVR

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,844 mi
Last recorded76,844 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 JVR
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 76,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear brake discs are pitted [mainly on rear faces]

Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,843 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear brake discs are pitted [mainly on rear faces]

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs are pitted

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish on inner sidewall

engine management light on

Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish on inner sidewall

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2016 59,515 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 59,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 52,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,139 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,731 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,889 miles

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,792 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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MX56 JVR is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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