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P875 EAU

1996 Proton Gls

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,627 mi
Last recorded63,627 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 EAU
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,627 miles

both c/v gaiters deteriorated

exhaust deterioreated at rear

severe engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2006 63,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both c/v gaiters deteriorated

exhaust deterioreated at rear

severe engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 55,121 miles

both outer c/v gaiters perished.

exhaust rear section rusty.

front number plate damaged.

oil leak

rubber boots split on both bottom ball joints.

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic trims being fitted.

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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P875 EAU is a 1996 Proton Gls in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P875 EAU, 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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What year was P875 EAU registered?

P875 EAU is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P875 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 EAU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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