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NK06 ECV

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,620 mi
Last recorded63,620 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 ECV
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,620 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mil light illuminated

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread and side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine mil light illuminated

exhaust rear box rubber missing but system secure

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,581 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,528 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,605 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust mountings perished

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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NK06 ECV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NK06 ECV, 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 NK06 ECV registered?

NK06 ECV is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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