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N356 JFV

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,600 mi
Last recorded136,600 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 JFV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 136,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

drivers door window faulty.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 126,806 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 126,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 115,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake and clutch rubbers worn.

o/s front seat belt catch cover brpken.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,643 miles

brake and clutch rubbers worn.

o/s front seat belt catch cover brpken.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 100,943 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 100,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 86,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,193 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 73,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,628 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 58,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,921 miles

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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N356 JFV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N356 JFV, 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 N356 JFV registered?

N356 JFV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N356 JFV safe to buy?

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