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P980 PMW

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 PMW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,574 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 110,572 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 107,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 107,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,132 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 96,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 90,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,728 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 76,935 miles

front indicators slightly off colour.

nearside mirror cracked.

slight play in steering rack both sides.

Fail 1 Dec 2005 76,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front indicators slightly off colour.

nearside mirror cracked.

slight play in steering rack both sides.

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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P980 PMW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P980 PMW, 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 P980 PMW registered?

P980 PMW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P980 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 PMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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