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NK56 EAW

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,130 mi
Last recorded187,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 EAW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 187,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 187,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 179,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 147,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 123,283 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EAW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NK56 EAW, 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 NK56 EAW registered?

NK56 EAW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is NK56 EAW safe to buy?

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