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PO55 JFZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,423 mi
Last recorded43,423 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 JFZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,423 miles

engine oil on minimum,oil leak,drivers rear calliper damp,sills-underbody-components-exhaust rusting,rear brake discs rusty,wiper linkage noisy,clutch biting high-weak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,869 miles

battery weak,rear brake discs very rusty,exhaust-rubbers deteriorating,oil leak/spill

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,384 miles

all indicators discolouring,all tyres splitting-cracking and wearing very low on tread,nearside rear brake calliper damp-investigate,bonnet catch stiff to operate-attention required asap,exhaust-rubbers deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,385 miles

engine oil dirty, engine light on, front brake pads close to limit, front brake disc (lip), rear tyres worn on sidewalls (cracks) (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil dirty, engine light on, front brake pads close to limit, front brake disc (lip), rear tyres worn on sidewalls (cracks) (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,816 miles

front wipers not so good, engine light on, front pads close to legal limit, front discs (lip), exhaust corroded, fuel low

Fail 28 Feb 2013 33,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front wipers not so good, engine light on, front pads close to legal limit, front discs (lip), exhaust corroded, fuel low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 30,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 22,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,705 miles

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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 JFZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JFZ, 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 PO55 JFZ registered?

PO55 JFZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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