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YX55 GVA

2006 Proton GEN-2

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,132 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s & combined effort is only just acceptable.

Slight play in o/s front ant roll bar link.

Fail 31 May 2019 114,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Screen excessively dirty. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion in various places.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s & combined effort is only just acceptable.

Slight play in o/s front ant roll bar link.

Pass 24 May 2018 79,771 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 76,655 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 76,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

corrosion hole in rear bumper backing panel not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,007 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,887 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,303 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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YX55 GVA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX55 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

YX55 GVA is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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