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YJ56 TVL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,381 mi
Last recorded67,381 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,381 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 67,380 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lambda Sensor insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured Holed (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured Holed (Chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 66,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,817 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,817 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,302 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,302 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,092 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,091 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PARTS.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

SCRATCHES DOWN NS DOORS.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,447 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 51,446 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL.

SCRATCHES ALL DOWN NS OF VEHICLE.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,174 miles

SCRATCHES ACROSS NS OF VEHICLE.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,642 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,641 miles

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

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

NSF BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

OIL LEAKS FROM BASE OF ENGINE.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,149 miles

OIL LEAKAGE ON AND AROUND GEARBOX.

OSF TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

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 TVL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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