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N142 YCT

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 YCT
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,265 miles

Both rear drum back plates corroded

Drivers seat belt frayed

Engine oil leak (rocker gasket?)

Front wipers slightly smeary and under sized

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

Play detected in O/S/F wheel

Fail 28 May 2015 98,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear drum back plates corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seat belt frayed

Engine oil leak (rocker gasket?)

Front wipers slightly smeary and under sized

Nail in N/S/F tyre

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

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

Play detected in O/S/F wheel

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2014 95,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 95,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 92,337 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 May 2013 92,202 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2012 87,863 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)

Pass 14 May 2011 82,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 78,192 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 78,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 May 2009 74,150 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 74,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 69,347 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 69,347 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 63,313 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2006 57,915 miles

nearside front wiper is slightly split.

slight corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe

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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N142 YCT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Gl fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 832 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N142 YCT, 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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N142 YCT is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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