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K596 NFG

1993 Proton Gl

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,123 mi
Last recorded49,123 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Proton Gl78,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 NFG
MakeProton
ModelGl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,123 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,701 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,543 miles

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

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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K596 NFG is a 1993 Proton Gl in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Proton Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,664 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 K596 NFG, 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 33 years old, this Proton Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K596 NFG registered?

K596 NFG is a 1993 Proton Gl, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K596 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K596 NFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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