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WX56 JVM

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,969 mi
Last recorded50,969 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 JVM
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 50,969 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also with badly worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front and centre exhaust rubber mountings broken but system still supported

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2016 50,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also with badly worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front and centre exhaust rubber mountings broken but system still supported

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,066 miles

front tyres just legal

Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,151 miles

rear tyres just legal

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,551 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,318 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 15,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WX56 JVM 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 80%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

WX56 JVM is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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