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N553 SCN

1996 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,483 mi
Last recorded58,483 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 SCN
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,483 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre low pressor

o/s rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 49,790 miles

both headlamp reflectors tarnished

front wishbones very rusty

rear radius arms some corrosion

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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N553 SCN is a 1996 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N553 SCN, 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.

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What year was N553 SCN registered?

N553 SCN is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N553 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 SCN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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