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P996 VVK

1996 Proton 13 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,661 mi
Last recorded147,661 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 13 Gl73,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 VVK
MakeProton
Model13 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 147,661 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

moderate corrosion of rear axle

Pass 15 Aug 2007 140,837 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 132,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 132,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 124,318 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 124,318 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gl?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,952
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Steering rack gaiter split 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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P996 VVK is a 1996 Proton 13 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton 13 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 73,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 13 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P996 VVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P996 VVK registered?

P996 VVK is a 1996 Proton 13 Gl, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P996 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 VVK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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