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YX06 LCA

2006 Proton GEN-2

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,919 mi
Last recorded56,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 LCA
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,954 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)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 50,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,090 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 46,090 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,242 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 42,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,192 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,192 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,810 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,810 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,245 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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YX06 LCA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX06 LCA, 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 YX06 LCA registered?

YX06 LCA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is YX06 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX06 LCA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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