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N982 UEW

1996 Proton Gl

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,185 mi
Last recorded61,185 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Gl66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 UEW
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 61,185 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,999 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 50,996 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Proton Gl?

Based on 5,105 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,996
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,264
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 402
Steering rack gaiter split 328
Brake pipe excessively corroded 261
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
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N982 UEW is a 1996 Proton Gl in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,238 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 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N982 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N982 UEW registered?

N982 UEW is a 1996 Proton Gl, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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