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SP55 HTT

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,996 mi
Last recorded46,996 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HTT
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,996 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 46,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

both front wiper blades torn

exhaust flexy pipe poor condition

interior mirror missing

o/s/f seatbelt catch, cover missing

o/s/r inner side light not working

petrol flap not locking

slight damage to both rear tyre walls

water ingress to o/s/r fog lamp

Pass 31 May 2012 43,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,687 miles

Corrosion on fuel filter

Corrosion on rear discs

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF seatbelt stock casing damaged

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,687 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on fuel filter

Corrosion on rear discs

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF seatbelt stock casing damaged

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SP55 HTT is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP55 HTT, 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 SP55 HTT registered?

SP55 HTT is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is SP55 HTT safe to buy?

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