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P729 VFT

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,375 mi
Last recorded76,375 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 VFT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

floor sills and underside corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

cv boots perishing

floor sills and chassis all corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,648 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills and offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cv boots perishing

floor sills and chassis all corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s c/v boot perished

rack boots perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock asorber covers in poor condition

rear wheel arch/rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock asorber covers in poor condition

rear wheel arch/rear inner and outer sills heavily corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,919 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,895 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,710 miles

anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,664 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear shock covers in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

slighjt engine oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,606 miles

front exhaust flexi rusty

front tyres low

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 59,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 59,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,002 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm.

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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P729 VFT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P729 VFT, 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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P729 VFT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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