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P809 TDW

1996 Proton Gls

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 TDW
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,195 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear shock dust covers corroded

both rear suspension arms heavily corroded

off side front outer sill corroded and holed

off side front strut top mounting worn

Fail 29 Sep 2008 73,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear shock dust covers corroded

both rear suspension arms heavily corroded

off side front outer sill corroded and holed

off side front strut top mounting worn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

both rear tyres perished

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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P809 TDW is a 1996 Proton Gls in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P809 TDW, 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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P809 TDW is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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