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P812 TDW

1996 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl66,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 TDW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 104,290 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 104,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,057 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,057 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 96,655 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 96,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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P812 TDW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P812 TDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P812 TDW registered?

P812 TDW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P812 TDW safe to buy?

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