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N878 XEW

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,725 mi
Last recorded49,725 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 XEW
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 May 2009 49,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,262 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,536 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,437 miles

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

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

bumper insecure

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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N878 XEW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N878 XEW, 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 N878 XEW registered?

N878 XEW is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N878 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 XEW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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