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PO56 CHK

2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,055 mi
Last recorded71,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls43,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 CHK
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,032 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,549 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,549 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,434 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 47,410 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,067 miles

Front bumper insecure

air bag and engine management lights on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 40,067 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

air bag and engine management lights on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,623 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,623 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,303 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 9,302 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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PO56 CHK is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PO56 CHK, 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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PO56 CHK is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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