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P481 JHJ

1996 Proton 1.3 Ge

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,126 mi
Last recorded66,126 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Ge77,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 JHJ
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 66,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,131 miles

o/s headlamp in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,397 miles

Offside headlamp glass damaged slightly and reflector starting to "dull"

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,667 miles

Offside headlamp glass damaged slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,884 miles

front pads getting low 3MM

handbrake travel long.

n/s/front headlamp slightly insecure.

o/s/front headlamp glass cracked.

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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P481 JHJ is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Ge in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 77,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P481 JHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P481 JHJ registered?

P481 JHJ is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P481 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 JHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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