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N399 COG

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,433 mi
Last recorded77,433 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 COG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 77,433 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front -- from flexi to flexi -- brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre has chunk out of side-wall , not through to cords !

Nearside headlamp slightly loose -- has been repaired previously --

Offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,883 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 72,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,179 miles

Boot lid damaged at Offside

Both rear shock absorbers - upper bushes worn

Front number plate cracked

Radiator core in very poor condition

Slight play in Nearside front strut top

Fail 4 Jun 2009 67,179 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Boot lid damaged at Offside

Both rear shock absorbers - upper bushes worn

Front number plate cracked

Radiator core in very poor condition

Slight play in Nearside front strut top

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,609 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 60,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 50,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 38,664 miles

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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N399 COG is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N399 COG, 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.

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What year was N399 COG registered?

N399 COG is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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