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NK56 EAJ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,666 mi
Last recorded88,666 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 EAJ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 62,398 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)

Offside 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,776 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,444 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

OIL JUST ABOVE MINIMUM MARK

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

SLIGHT SMEAR NSF WIPER

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2010 40,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

OIL JUST ABOVE MINIMUM MARK

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

SLIGHT SMEAR NSF WIPER

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,484 miles

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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NK56 EAJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NK56 EAJ, 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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NK56 EAJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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