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P897 JSW

1996 Proton 1.3 Ge

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,038 mi
Last recorded93,038 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Ge77,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 JSW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Ge
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 93,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2006 82,390 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Ge?

Based on 4,261 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
2,893
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 340
constant velocity joint gaiter split 325
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Brake pipe excessively corroded 249
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
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P897 JSW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Ge in Green 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 Ge models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 77,609 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 Ge fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 JSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Ge typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.3 Ge is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P897 JSW registered?

P897 JSW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Ge, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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