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P873 EAU

1996 Proton 13 Gls

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,557 mi
Last recorded92,557 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Proton 13 Gls61,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 EAU
MakeProton
Model13 Gls
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2005 92,557 miles

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Fail 22 Sep 2005 92,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gls?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,257
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Steering rack gaiter split 20
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P873 EAU is a 1996 Proton 13 Gls in Purple 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 13 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 61,488 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 13 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P873 EAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 13 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P873 EAU registered?

P873 EAU is a 1996 Proton 13 Gls, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P873 EAU safe to buy?

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