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P437 HKC

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,166 mi
Last recorded192,166 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 HKC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2005 192,166 miles

bad engine oil leak onto n/s/f tyre and brake area

nearside mirror glass broken

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2005 192,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside reversing lamp inop.

bad engine oil leak onto n/s/f tyre and brake area

slight play in steering rack

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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P437 HKC is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P437 HKC, 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 P437 HKC registered?

P437 HKC is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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