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P490 CNN

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 CNN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,142 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 85,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,484 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 41,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,618 miles

no plates deterioating

Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,618 miles

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

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

no plates deterioating

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 12,168 miles

both number plates are deteriorating

recomend rear brake inspection

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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P490 CNN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P490 CNN, 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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P490 CNN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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