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N964 SOX

1996 Proton 1.3 Gls

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,272 mi
Last recorded74,272 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls66,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 SOX
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,272 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,630 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,759 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,686 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 63,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,339 miles

advise handbrake has a lot of travel but still has a little reserve

o/s/f cv boot loose losing very little grease

Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,339 miles

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

advise handbrake has a lot of travel but still has a little reserve

o/s/f cv boot loose losing very little grease

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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N964 SOX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N964 SOX, 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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N964 SOX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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