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PO55 JFG

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,706 mi
Last recorded136,706 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 JFG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 136,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,142 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 125,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,641 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,929 miles

n/s o/s rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,377 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,376 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,738 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 74,381 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 74,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,031 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,114 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PO55 JFG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PO55 JFG, 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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PO55 JFG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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