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NK06 EWC

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,182 mi
Last recorded38,182 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 EWC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,182 miles

Nearside Rear inner side inop adv

Offside Rear surface of disc corroded

engine management light on

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber split (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven nsr lower effort (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear inner side inop adv

Offside Rear surface of disc corroded

engine management light on

front and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 31,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 23,484 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)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 13,357 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,106 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2009 7,839 miles

NSR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,839 miles

NSR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service 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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NK06 EWC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NK06 EWC, 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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NK06 EWC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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