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N872 BSN

1995 Proton 1.3 Gl

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

55,995 mi
Last recorded55,995 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl65,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 BSN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,995 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 55,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,510 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,496 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 54,481 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,289 miles

petrol tank repaired

Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,287 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2007

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,147 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 51,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gl?

Based on 9,876 MOT tests across 2,190 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,755
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 832
constant velocity joint gaiter split 738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 729
Brake pipe excessively corroded 538
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 477
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N872 BSN is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 65,201 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N872 BSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N872 BSN is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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