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N566 OUH

1996 Proton Gls

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,018 mi
Last recorded29,018 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 OUH
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 28,529 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2012 27,427 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lense has slight damage.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,834 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s/front indicator lense cracked.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,722 miles

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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N566 OUH is a 1996 Proton Gls in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N566 OUH, 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 N566 OUH registered?

N566 OUH is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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