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P882 NCV

1996 Proton Gl

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,526 mi
Last recorded71,526 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 NCV
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,526 miles

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

battery insecurely held in

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery insecurely held in

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,040 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 65,990 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 60,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 60,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bum per loose on the corner edge.

rear seat base loose and unable to lock in.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 56,310 miles

battery insecure

driver side bumper insecure

ideal speed very eratic

Fail 9 Sep 2005 56,290 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

battery insecure

driver side bumper mounting insecure

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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P882 NCV is a 1996 Proton Gl in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P882 NCV, 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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What year was P882 NCV registered?

P882 NCV is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P882 NCV safe to buy?

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