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N398 STT

1996 Proton Gl

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 STT
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,328 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 94,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,089 miles

advise both rear axle bushes slightly worn

advise both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Dec 2009 86,089 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise both rear axle bushes slightly worn

advise both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both steering rack boots twisted

n/s/r door not opening properly

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,884 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,993 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 74,978 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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N398 STT is a 1996 Proton Gl in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N398 STT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N398 STT registered?

N398 STT is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N398 STT safe to buy?

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