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YJ06 HMC

2006 Proton GEN-2

Bronze Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 HMC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,286 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,056 miles

airbag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,204 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,204 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,079 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,079 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,132 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,132 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,498 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,497 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,893 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 23,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YJ06 HMC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Bronze with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ06 HMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ06 HMC registered?

YJ06 HMC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YJ06 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ06 HMC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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