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P704 TGD

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 TGD
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 79,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P704 TGD is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P704 TGD, 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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What year was P704 TGD registered?

P704 TGD is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 9 September 1996.

Is P704 TGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 TGD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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