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P27 UTN

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 UTN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 113,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 102,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,752 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly cracked, still legible.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 87,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer cover missing from offside indicator inner cover still in place.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 87,297 miles

outer cover missing from offside indicator inner cover still in place.

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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P27 UTN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 67,485 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P27 UTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P27 UTN registered?

P27 UTN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P27 UTN safe to buy?

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