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NK56 EOT

2006 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,524 mi
Last recorded53,524 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,637 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 47,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged Filler neck inadiquitely repaired (7.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filler neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,806 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front wipers poor

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 42,798 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front wipers poor

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,443 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,773 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 18,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,953 miles

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 EOT is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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