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P124 UDW

1996 Proton Gl

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,642 mi
Last recorded96,642 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 UDW
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 96,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 93,046 miles

brake warning light showing

steering heavy

Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,894 miles

advise front pads

advise shocks

advise subframe bushs

advise windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2007 92,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

advise front pads

advise shocks

advise subframe bushs

advise windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,153 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 88,151 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front outer c.v. gaiters perish cracked. †

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and part missing. †

Brake warning light stays on. †

Fluctuation on both front brakes. †

Front no. plate cracked. †

N/s steering rack gaiter perish cracked. †

O/s/f tyre low tread. †

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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P124 UDW is a 1996 Proton Gl in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,238 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P124 UDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P124 UDW registered?

P124 UDW is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P124 UDW safe to buy?

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