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N161 NWS

1996 Proton 13 Gl

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,915 mi
Last recorded40,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 13 Gl73,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 NWS
MakeProton
Model13 Gl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 33,728 miles

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

Nearside wiper poor

Offside window mechanism broken

Coolent and oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2005 30,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Oil and coolent leak

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gl?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,952
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Steering rack gaiter split 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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N161 NWS is a 1996 Proton 13 Gl in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton 13 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 73,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 13 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N161 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 13 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N161 NWS registered?

N161 NWS is a 1996 Proton 13 Gl, first registered on 23 June 1996.

Is N161 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 NWS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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