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WX06 FVN

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,626 mi
Last recorded48,626 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 FVN
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 48,626 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,373 miles

corrsion all round suspension

lower arms corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,407 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 45,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,199 miles

both front side lights dim

headlamp pattern poor

surface corrision on outer and inner sillls

Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,198 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to noisy from engine area and overheating (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubbers mountings broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front side lights dim

headlamp pattern poor

surface corrision on outer and inner sillls

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting split and worn

surface rust under body and suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

front brakes fluxuating

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,494 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,050 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 FVN is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

WX06 FVN is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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