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YJ55 ZTW

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ZTW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 70,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,655 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,458 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,456 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLY.

NSF TYRE WEARING OFF INNER EDGE

NSR DOOR SKIN DAMAGED.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE,

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 58,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSF TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,338 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,752 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE AND OUTER WALL PERISHING.

OSF AND NSF TYRES SCRUBBED OFF INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,903 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT DISCOLOURING ON OSF WING REPEATER.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,039 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSF WING REPEATER SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.

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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YJ55 ZTW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ55 ZTW, 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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YJ55 ZTW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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