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YX56 ETY

2006 Proton GEN-2

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 152,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER REMOVED FROM ZONE B ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM UNDER SIDE OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 147,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks WIRES RUN FROM BATTERY ALONG SIDE OF INNER WING AND IN TO CAR (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER REMOVED FROM ZONE B ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM UNDER SIDE OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,876 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 136,876 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,559 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 113,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,473 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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YX56 ETY is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX56 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

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

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