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N678 LWY

1996 Proton 1.5 Gl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,049 mi
Last recorded113,049 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 LWY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 113,049 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,498 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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N678 LWY is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N678 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N678 LWY registered?

N678 LWY is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N678 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N678 LWY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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