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N42 NNW

1996 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,569 mi
Last recorded99,569 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 NNW
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2008 99,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 99,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded handbrake requires adjusting

Fail 16 Oct 2007 95,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 18 Oct 2006 92,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 89,707 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

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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N42 NNW is a 1996 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N42 NNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N42 NNW registered?

N42 NNW is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N42 NNW safe to buy?

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