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YN56 EWE

2006 Proton GEN-2

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,659 mi
Last recorded53,659 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 EWE
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bumper insecure corner ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 53,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bumper insecure corner ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,814 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,354 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 36,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 31,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,719 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,005 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,036 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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YN56 EWE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YN56 EWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN56 EWE registered?

YN56 EWE is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is YN56 EWE safe to buy?

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