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P897 KBK

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 KBK
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,958 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 60,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,406 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 46,368 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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P897 KBK is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 KBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P897 KBK is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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