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N458 ESM

1995 Proton Gls

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,712 mi
Last recorded69,712 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Proton Gls63,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 ESM
MakeProton
ModelGls
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 69,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2006 67,375 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension arms have quite a lot of corrosion also metal brakes have some corrosion

How Reliable is the Proton Gls?

Based on 3,834 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,136
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 382
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Brake pipe excessively corroded 201
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
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N458 ESM is a 1995 Proton Gls in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Proton Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 63,030 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 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N458 ESM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N458 ESM registered?

N458 ESM is a 1995 Proton Gls, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N458 ESM safe to buy?

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