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N657 HEX

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 HEX
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 115,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 106,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 29 Mar 2010 106,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,326 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 82,321 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,805 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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N657 HEX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N657 HEX, 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 N657 HEX registered?

N657 HEX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N657 HEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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