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P988 OEX

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,628 mi
Last recorded142,628 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 OEX
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 142,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f indicator outer cover missing

Pass 19 May 2008 139,723 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front indicator cover missing

Fail 14 May 2008 139,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

offside front indicator cover missing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 129,619 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 129,495 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split on ends

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

o/s front indicator lamp outer cover missing.

Pass 15 May 2006 120,180 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 120,180 miles

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

cover missing on offside front indicator

offside rear brake back plate corroding

oil leak

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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P988 OEX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P988 OEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P988 OEX registered?

P988 OEX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P988 OEX safe to buy?

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