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N890 LFV

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,812 mi
Last recorded73,812 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 LFV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 73,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,800 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,598 miles

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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N890 LFV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 67,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N890 LFV, 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 30 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N890 LFV registered?

N890 LFV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N890 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N890 LFV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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