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P864 EAU

1996 Proton Gl

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,317 mi
Last recorded115,317 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 EAU
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2006 115,317 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 115,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 100,357 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 100,327 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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P864 EAU is a 1996 Proton Gl in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,238 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P864 EAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P864 EAU is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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