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P46 GNB

1996 Proton Gl

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,069 mi
Last recorded72,069 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 GNB
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play within offside steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,920 miles

slight play within offside steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,906 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 57,559 miles

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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P46 GNB is a 1996 Proton Gl in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P46 GNB, 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 P46 GNB registered?

P46 GNB is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P46 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 GNB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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