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P477 MEH

1996 Proton Gl

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,112 mi
Last recorded46,112 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 MEH
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear beam slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,942 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear beam slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,890 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,273 miles

Battery insecure

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

both outer cv boots cracking with age

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,869 miles

FUEL TANK FILLER KNECK CORRODING WITH AGE

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

NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSUBER STONE GUARD CORRODING WITH AGE

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 33,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,277 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 31,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P477 MEH is a 1996 Proton Gl in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P477 MEH, 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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P477 MEH is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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