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SY55 CVG

2006 Proton GEN-2

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,720 mi
Last recorded66,720 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 CVG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,980 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,980 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cover missing drier,s seatbelt stock

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,708 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,399 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 46,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr door doesnt open from inner or outer

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,060 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)

advise 4 wheel alingment

all 4 discs heavay surface rust

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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SY55 CVG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY55 CVG, 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 SY55 CVG registered?

SY55 CVG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is SY55 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 CVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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