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EU55 EWT

2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,988 mi
Last recorded32,988 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls43,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EWT
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 32,988 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,850 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 28,850 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 18,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,242 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gen 2 Gls?

Based on 2,180 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 56
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EU55 EWT is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 43,345 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 EWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gen 2 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton Gen 2 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU55 EWT registered?

EU55 EWT is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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