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YX56 ETL

2006 Proton GEN-2

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,651 mi
Last recorded118,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ETL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 118,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 101,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,052 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,413 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 61,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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YX56 ETL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX56 ETL, 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 YX56 ETL registered?

YX56 ETL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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