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P389 RUM

1996 Proton 13 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,784 mi
Last recorded43,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton 13 Gl73,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 RUM
MakeProton
Model13 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,784 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,783 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED AND TWO METAL BRACKETS BROKEN.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSF DOOR WINDOW DROPPED DOWN.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,849 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 39,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 35,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 35,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gl?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,952
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Steering rack gaiter split 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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P389 RUM is a 1996 Proton 13 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton 13 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 73,830 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 13 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P389 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 13 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P389 RUM is a 1996 Proton 13 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P389 RUM safe to buy?

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