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P505 KRW

1996 Proton Gls

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,697 mi
Last recorded90,697 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 KRW
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,697 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 90,634 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake in need of service

Pass 14 Nov 2005 78,111 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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P505 KRW is a 1996 Proton Gls in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,175 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P505 KRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P505 KRW registered?

P505 KRW is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P505 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 KRW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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