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P401 NTM

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 NTM
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 115,230 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 111,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,518 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 107,518 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 103,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 99,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 95,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,451 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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P401 NTM is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P401 NTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 NTM registered?

P401 NTM is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P401 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 NTM shows 8 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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