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SP56 CFE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,591 mi
Last recorded56,591 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 CFE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,591 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes just passed increase and decrease

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,617 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 51,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 44,640 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,640 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 38,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,442 miles

Advise battery insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,166 miles

Advise battery insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,676 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 31,676 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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SP56 CFE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP56 CFE, 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 SP56 CFE registered?

SP56 CFE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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