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PO56 FDC

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,598 mi
Last recorded68,598 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 FDC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,426 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 63,417 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,744 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 58,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,382 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 29,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 21,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 14,932 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 14,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 11,914 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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PO56 FDC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange 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 PO56 FDC, 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 PO56 FDC registered?

PO56 FDC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is PO56 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO56 FDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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