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P890 PGT

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,285 mi
Last recorded40,285 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 PGT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 40,285 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 40,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

parking brake rfserve travel is close to the limit

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,566 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 37,566 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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P890 PGT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 67,485 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 1.3 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P890 PGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P890 PGT registered?

P890 PGT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P890 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 PGT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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