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N385 BWE

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,190 mi
Last recorded54,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 BWE
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,190 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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N385 BWE is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N385 BWE, 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 N385 BWE registered?

N385 BWE is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N385 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 BWE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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