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L496 NJN

1994 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,181 mi
Last recorded142,181 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl68,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 NJN
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 142,181 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 134,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 126,537 miles

O/S/R OUTER BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 126,537 miles

O/S/R OUTER BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 117,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 109,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 100,294 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?

Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,125
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 480
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
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L496 NJN is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L496 NJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L496 NJN registered?

L496 NJN is a 1994 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L496 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L496 NJN 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.

Does L496 NJN have outstanding finance?

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