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YJ55 ZTX

2006 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,945 mi
Last recorded109,945 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ZTX
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,945 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 109,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml showing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,632 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,796 miles

Air bag / SRS Warning on dash

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,796 miles

Air bag / SRS Warning on dash

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 43,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,918 miles

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

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

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 ZTX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ55 ZTX, 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 ZTX is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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