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P855 PGT

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,854 mi
Last recorded58,854 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 PGT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,854 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,515 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 45,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,346 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,039 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,529 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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P855 PGT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P855 PGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P855 PGT registered?

P855 PGT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P855 PGT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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