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N409 FLN

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,946 mi
Last recorded109,946 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 FLN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,946 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

oil leak

steering rack pipe damaged by lambda sensor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre badly curbed

oil leaks

power steering pipe damaged by lambda sensor

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,251 miles

bet failed emissions slow to drop

exhaust lambda sensor has been fouling steering rack pipe !

exhaust very rusty at front and possible damaged

f/o/s tyre curbed

oil leak

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 22 Mar 2012 102,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bet failed emissions slow to drop

exhaust lambda sensor has been fouling steering rack pipe !

exhaust very rusty at front and possible damaged

f/o/s tyre curbed

oil leak

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,851 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 98,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre just on 3mm and sidewall slightly perished

oil leak

signs around radiator of previous leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 97,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad oil leak

rotation noise from engine

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,135 miles

bad oil leak

rotation noise from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2009 92,224 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 92,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,476 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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N409 FLN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N409 FLN, 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 N409 FLN registered?

N409 FLN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N409 FLN safe to buy?

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