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N549 KGV

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,835 mi
Last recorded66,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 KGV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,835 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 66,760 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,638 miles

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

engine /gear box major oil coverage extending towards rear of vehicle covering exhaust system and body/chassis

front number plate lower edge damaged

nearside washer jet blocked? offside front indicator cover lense missing

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2010 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine /gear box major oil coverage extending towards rear of vehicle covering exhaust system and body/chassis

front number plate lower edge damaged

nearside washer jet blocked? offside front indicator cover lense missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,010 miles

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

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

front number plate slight damage. oil soaken engine,gear box, front exhaust pipe. suspect cap was left off

Pass 18 Jan 2008 58,630 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 56,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,250 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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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N549 KGV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N549 KGV, 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 N549 KGV registered?

N549 KGV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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