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N789 PDG

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 PDG
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 76,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,761 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre outer and inner walls showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Sep 2006 69,682 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 69,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2005 64,184 miles

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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N789 PDG is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N789 PDG, 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 N789 PDG registered?

N789 PDG is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N789 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N789 PDG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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