MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?
Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N542 VND is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,364 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 N542 VND, 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 31 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 N542 VND registered?
N542 VND is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 31 August 1995.
Is N542 VND safe to buy?
The MOT history for N542 VND shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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