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N79 UWN

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 UWN
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,559 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N79 UWN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N79 UWN, 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 N79 UWN registered?

N79 UWN is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N79 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 UWN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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