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N642 DYB

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,341 mi
Last recorded44,341 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 DYB
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,341 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 44,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,128 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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N642 DYB is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N642 DYB, 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 N642 DYB registered?

N642 DYB is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N642 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N642 DYB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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