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WA06 DHU

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,509 mi
Last recorded148,509 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 DHU
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 148,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 148,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 132,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 117,429 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 106,185 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,159 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 76,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,083 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,968 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,097 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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WA06 DHU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA06 DHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA06 DHU registered?

WA06 DHU is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is WA06 DHU safe to buy?

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