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P798 ONW

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,493 mi
Last recorded92,493 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 ONW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damage in zone b not materially affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damage in zone b not materially affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,595 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered in unknown substance

exhaust system corroded

nsf indicater slightly insecure

oil leak on engine an gearbox

rear coil springs corroded

under vehicle covered in unknown substance

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,228 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,228 miles

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

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

hand brake travel high

nsf tyre getting low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,824 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 77,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advice reveaselight not working

Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,121 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

hand brake getting high

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,121 miles

hand brake getting high

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,149 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 65,149 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,114 miles

osf brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,211 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P798 ONW 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 55.6%.

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 P798 ONW, 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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P798 ONW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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