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N975 SOX

1996 Proton 1.3 Gl

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,374 mi
Last recorded58,374 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl67,485 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 SOX
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,857 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 54,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,208 miles

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

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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N975 SOX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N975 SOX, 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 N975 SOX registered?

N975 SOX is a 1996 Proton 1.3 Gl, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N975 SOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N975 SOX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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