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N668 WAV

1996 Proton Gls

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,777 mi
Last recorded93,777 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 WAV
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,777 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 93,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 88,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Radaitor deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2006 88,802 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Radaitor deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2005 82,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

radiator fins corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Oct 2005 82,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

radiator fins corroded

reverse lights not working

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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N668 WAV is a 1996 Proton Gls in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N668 WAV, 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 N668 WAV registered?

N668 WAV is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N668 WAV safe to buy?

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