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N972 WWP

1996 Proton 1.5 Gl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,556 mi
Last recorded60,556 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl66,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 WWP
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 60,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,556 miles

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,299 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 52,986 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 52,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,976 miles

slight play in offside front suspension

Fail 12 Dec 2011 48,976 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in offside front suspension

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,135 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 44,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,417 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 40,415 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside washer jet does not work

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,986 miles

front wipers perished

nearside washer not working

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,060 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 33,059 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,880 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 30,430 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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N972 WWP is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N972 WWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N972 WWP is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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