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N142 CHL

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,210 mi
Last recorded82,210 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 CHL
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,883 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,975 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 67,975 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,698 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 646,464 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 61,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,215 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 58,215 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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N142 CHL is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,636 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 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N142 CHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N142 CHL registered?

N142 CHL is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N142 CHL safe to buy?

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