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P997 PMW

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 PMW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 120,072 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2008 120,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2007 114,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 109,500 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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P997 PMW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P997 PMW, 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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What year was P997 PMW registered?

P997 PMW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P997 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 PMW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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