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N197 CVU

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 CVU
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,374 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 56,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,717 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 55,717 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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N197 CVU is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N197 CVU, 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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What year was N197 CVU registered?

N197 CVU is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N197 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 CVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N197 CVU have outstanding finance?

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