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L498 NJN

1994 Proton 13 Gls

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,788 mi
Last recorded126,788 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2005
Typical for 1994 Proton 13 Gls73,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 NJN
MakeProton
Model13 Gls
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2005 126,788 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 126,788 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake warning light stays on

front number plate deteriorating

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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L498 NJN is a 1994 Proton 13 Gls in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Proton 13 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 73,947 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 L498 NJN, 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 32 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 L498 NJN registered?

L498 NJN is a 1994 Proton 13 Gls, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L498 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 NJN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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