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YJ56 DYG

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 DYG
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,493 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 95,891 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 95,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,924 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 91,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inside edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

headlamp internal adjuster set to 0 to allow for headlamp aim test.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,187 miles

BOTH FRONT TTRES WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,740 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber bushes showing signs of wear

complete exhaust heavily corroded

engine management illuminated indicating a fault

front brake discs corroded

hand brake outer cables corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear shock absorber bushes showing signs of wear

complete exhaust heavily corroded

engine management illuminated indicating a fault

front brake discs corroded

hand brake outer cables corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

oil leak from filter area

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,241 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery is secured by cable tie,battery and battery terminals not fully secure, may require attention

engine management light on

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre has a nail in it and its slightly out off shape and is slightly cracking

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge

rear brake disks are slightly corrded/worn

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

nearside front headlamp aim is hazy

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre has a nail in it and its slightly out off shape and is slightly cracking

rear brake disks are slightly corrded/worn

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,111 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

engine lamp on

Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,576 miles

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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YJ56 DYG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ56 DYG, 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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YJ56 DYG is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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