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P942 ACY

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,827 mi
Last recorded58,827 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 ACY
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,144 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 50,850 miles

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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P942 ACY is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P942 ACY, 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 P942 ACY registered?

P942 ACY is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P942 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 ACY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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