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WX06 BYB

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 BYB
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,806 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,806 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,339 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,339 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,403 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,903 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,384 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 66,384 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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WX06 BYB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX06 BYB, 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 WX06 BYB registered?

WX06 BYB is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WX06 BYB safe to buy?

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