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N160 XKP

1996 Proton Gls

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,639 mi
Last recorded108,639 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 XKP
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,639 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 108,639 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,959 miles

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

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2010 99,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,589 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 93,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,427 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,118 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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N160 XKP is a 1996 Proton Gls in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,175 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N160 XKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N160 XKP registered?

N160 XKP is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 22 July 1996.

Is N160 XKP safe to buy?

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