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NK06 SOC

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 SOC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,654 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2017 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,345 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASIS NEAR REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,598 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 64,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,399 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,556 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 37,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,211 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,845 miles

Offside Front 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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NK06 SOC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple 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 NK06 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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