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N257 YNC

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 YNC
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,028 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 460,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,437 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,482 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,464 miles

Hand brake lever reaching end of reserve travel

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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N257 YNC is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N257 YNC, 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 N257 YNC registered?

N257 YNC is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N257 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 YNC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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