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P253 YEL

1996 Proton Gls

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,427 mi
Last recorded83,427 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 YEL
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 83,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 83,427 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 74,767 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 74,767 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 67,461 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 67,461 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 61,491 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 61,491 miles

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.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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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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