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NK55 RXA

2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,887 mi
Last recorded89,887 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls43,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 RXA
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 89,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pipe exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2013 72,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pipe exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 63,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,248 miles

both rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

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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NK55 RXA is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK55 RXA, 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 NK55 RXA registered?

NK55 RXA is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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