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N558 XAL

1996 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,387 mi
Last recorded90,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 XAL
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,387 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 90,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 80,556 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corner of front number plate missing

exhaust corroded , very heavy in places

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

travel in handbrake

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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N558 XAL is a 1996 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,238 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N558 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N558 XAL registered?

N558 XAL is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N558 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N558 XAL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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