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SV06 FVL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,010 mi
Last recorded76,010 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 FVL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 76,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

casing surrounding drivers seatbelt buckle missing but does not effect operation

Fail 16 Nov 2013 75,621 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

casing surrounding drivers seatbelt buckle missing but does not effect operation

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 51,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,523 miles

Both rear tyres perished and low tread

Fuel filter corroded

Last serviced at 20k, now done 40k

Rear screenwash inop

Wheel alignment out?

Wipers hitting each other

Fail 25 May 2010 40,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Accident damage to NSF and NSR

Both rear tyres perished and low tread

Engine management light on

Fuel filter corroded

Last serviced at 20k, now done 40k

Rear pads worn

Rear screenwash inop

Wheel alignment out?

Wipers hitting each other

Pass 27 May 2009 29,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake at n/s poor

n/s front wiper worn

Fail 27 May 2009 29,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake at n/s poor

n/s front wiper worn

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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SV06 FVL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV06 FVL, 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 SV06 FVL registered?

SV06 FVL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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