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P338 HKW

1996 Proton Gl

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 HKW
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2007 67,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,335 miles

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

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,533 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 50,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 45,961 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 45,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P338 HKW is a 1996 Proton Gl in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P338 HKW, 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 P338 HKW registered?

P338 HKW is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P338 HKW safe to buy?

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