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PN06 SLU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,489 mi
Last recorded87,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 SLU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2023 87,489 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated on outersidewalls

oil leak

slight rear body /chassis corrosion

slight smear from the nearside front wiper blade

Fail 18 Jan 2022 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly deteriorated on outersidewalls

oil leak

slight rear body /chassis corrosion

slight smear from the nearside front wiper blade

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear body has slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2020 85,489 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear body has slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2019 84,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

driver door handle damaged but opens as normal

exhaust corroded

front cross member and subframe crodded

Fail 24 Dec 2019 84,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

driver door handle damaged but opens as normal

exhaust corroded

front cross member and subframe crodded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,138 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle loose, but still opening door

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,307 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine light on at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2017 71,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Front x 2 exhaust rubbers broken

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine light on at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,853 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 64,853 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake pad contaminated by grease/brake fluid but not affecting performance

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,684 miles

Centre Front rubber exhaust mounting broken but still secure

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

fuel tank showning signs of slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2014 53,821 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,850 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,384 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,374 miles

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

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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PN06 SLU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN06 SLU, 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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PN06 SLU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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