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R596 BBM

1998 Proton 1.5 Gl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,816 mi
Last recorded80,816 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 BBM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,816 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 71,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,838 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,838 miles

MIDDLE SECTION EHAUST SLIGHT LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

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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R596 BBM is a 1998 Proton 1.5 Gl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R596 BBM, 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 28 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R596 BBM registered?

R596 BBM is a 1998 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R596 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 BBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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