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YN06 VPZ

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,376 mi
Last recorded107,376 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN06 VPZ
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 107,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak sump plug/damaged sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak sump plug/damaged sump ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,410 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 67,148 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,558 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,733 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 45,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,070 miles

nearside rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 28 May 2009 31,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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YN06 VPZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN06 VPZ, 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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YN06 VPZ is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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