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N859 PHB

1996 Proton Gls

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton Gls68,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 PHB
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,623 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 82,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.4% (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexi (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 77,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 77,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,450 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,803 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 64,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear axle beam gaitor damp with oil

Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear axle beam gaitor damp with oil

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shock covers corrodeing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 58,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,708 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,658 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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N859 PHB is a 1996 Proton Gls in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N859 PHB, 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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N859 PHB is a 1996 Proton Gls, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N859 PHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N859 PHB shows 15 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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