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YJ56 DYS

2006 Proton GEN-2

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 DYS
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,287 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 66,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,203 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt twisted and not retracting (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Offside indicator repeater lens missing

Offside rear inner disc face in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 43,468 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,863 miles

Offside front tyre worn low,195/55/15 V

Slight brake bind on Nearside rear,Recomend further investigation

Fail 23 Dec 2013 36,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn low,195/55/15 V

Slight brake bind on Nearside rear,Recomend further investigation

Fail 18 Dec 2012 30,253 miles

BRAKE BIND ON OFFSIDE FRONT,RECOMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,253 miles

BRAKE BIND ON OFFSIDE FRONT,RECOMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,326 miles

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

Drivers side front and passenger side rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 25,326 miles

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

Drivers side front and passenger side rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,392 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,498 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 DYS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Purple 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 YJ56 DYS, 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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What year was YJ56 DYS registered?

YJ56 DYS is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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