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YX55 GUW

2006 Proton GEN-2

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,186 mi
Last recorded121,186 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 GUW
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 121,186 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 121,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 95,795 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 87,303 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 87,292 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,755 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 79,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 67,650 miles

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,964 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 56,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GUW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

YX55 GUW is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is YX55 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 GUW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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