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YJ06 HMK

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,685 mi
Last recorded70,685 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 HMK
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,472 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,472 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,123 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAX MARK.

NSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AND SMALL CUTS IN OUTER WALL.

OSF SEAT BELT STALK SURROUND MISSING.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,329 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING INNER SIDES AND NS ON OUTER EDGE.

SMALL CUTS IN BOTH FRONT OUTER TYRE WALLS.

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 HMK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HMK, 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

How do I check the history of YJ06 HMK?

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What year was YJ06 HMK registered?

YJ06 HMK is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is YJ06 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ06 HMK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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