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YX55 AOF

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 AOF
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,533 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front rubber mounting split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/r brake back plate rusty

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2013 66,362 miles

Both rear tyres worn close on edges

Fail 23 May 2013 66,362 miles

Both rear tyres worn close on edges

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,946 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,768 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,620 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,517 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 19,517 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,768 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 18,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YX55 AOF 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 57.1%.

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 YX55 AOF, 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 YX55 AOF registered?

YX55 AOF is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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