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WJ55 NHO

2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,163 mi
Last recorded87,163 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls43,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 NHO
MakeProton
ModelGen 2 Gls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 87,163 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 87,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,188 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,289 miles

centre exhaust rubbers split - system is still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front belt buckle casing damaged.still operating ok.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front belt buckle casing damaged.still operating ok.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,632 miles

n/s/f seat belt plastic cover missing

n/s/r childs booster seat

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,459 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 29,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake lever travel slightly long

nearside front tyre inner raised edge worn

nearside handbrake reading low - total efficiency O.K.

offside front tyre cut in wall - cord not visible

Fail 1 Nov 2010 23,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever travel slightly long

nearside front tyre inner raised edge worn

nearside handbrake reading low - total efficiency O.K.

offside front tyre cut in wall - cord not visible

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,899 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,368 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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WJ55 NHO is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ55 NHO, 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 WJ55 NHO registered?

WJ55 NHO is a 2006 Proton Gen 2 Gls, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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