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WX56 HHJ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,617 mi
Last recorded38,617 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 38,617 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 37,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,890 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 37,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 35,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 33,707 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 33,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,511 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 33,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,684 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel slight bind on rotation

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,968 miles

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,526 miles

Advise condition of near side rear brake disc.

Advise damp around power steering rack

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted plus outer sills due to the above.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 13,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Advise condition of near side rear brake disc.

Advise damp around power steering rack

Advise nearside front tyre cracking .

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted plus outer sills due to the above.

Advse uneven wear on both front tyres

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 5,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 5,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 4,641 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 4,641 miles

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

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 HHJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

WX56 HHJ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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