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P657 YSS

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,663 mi
Last recorded41,663 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 YSS
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 41,663 miles

both front flasher lamp lens missing but no sharp edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 41,662 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front flasher lamp lens missing but no sharp edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,787 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 31,774 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure LOWER MOUNT BROKEN (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,591 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 20,590 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 14,282 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,540 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 136,337 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 136,337 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 119,391 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2008 11,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,966 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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P657 YSS is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 67,485 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 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P657 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P657 YSS is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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