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YJ56 HJC

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,640 mi
Last recorded53,640 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 HJC
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,640 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Near side front buckle casing missing but working ok

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,530 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wipers starting to smear

Near side front buckle casing missing but working ok

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,819 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 41,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,620 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 10,620 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joints greasey no play

off side front tyre slight outer side wall damage

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 HJC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC registered?

YJ56 HJC is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is YJ56 HJC safe to buy?

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