MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Proton Gls?
Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P253 YEL is a 1996 Proton Gls in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,175 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P253 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P253 YEL registered?
P253 YEL is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 23 September 1996.
Is P253 YEL safe to buy?
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