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N389 XNN

1996 Proton Gls

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,143 mi
Last recorded49,143 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 XNN
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,445 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 44,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

handbrake reserve travel just within limit

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,098 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 19 Jan 2006 42,098 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

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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N389 XNN is a 1996 Proton Gls in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N389 XNN, 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 N389 XNN registered?

N389 XNN is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N389 XNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 XNN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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