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N784 WOF

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,771 mi
Last recorded62,771 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 WOF
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2012 62,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,971 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,561 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 57,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 53,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,242 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 44,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,094 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 37,094 miles

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

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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N784 WOF is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N784 WOF, 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 N784 WOF registered?

N784 WOF is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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