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WX56 GPE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 GPE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,444 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,157 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,157 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,793 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,870 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 51,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,458 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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WX56 GPE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WX56 GPE, 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 WX56 GPE registered?

WX56 GPE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is WX56 GPE safe to buy?

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