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WX06 BYL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 BYL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 94,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,986 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge advise early replacement

o/s headlight lens poor

rear brake pads low advise inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2017 105,986 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge advise early replacement

o/s headlight lens poor

rear brake pads low advise inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,790 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 80,790 miles

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

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,828 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,810 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,314 miles

coolant stain at rear of water pump

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,725 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM STARTING TO CORRODE

HANDBRAKE CABLE RETAINING RUBBERS PERRISHING

SLIGHT STAINING TO REAR OF WATER PUMP AREA POSS METAL HOSE/SEAL

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,030 miles

front brake pads approx 5-7k

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,014 miles

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 BYL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX06 BYL, 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 WX06 BYL registered?

WX06 BYL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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