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N879 LFV

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 LFV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,184 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 97,200 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,122 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 94,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 89,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,204 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,613 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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N879 LFV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N879 LFV, 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 N879 LFV registered?

N879 LFV is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N879 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N879 LFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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