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N146 ETR

1996 Proton 1.5 Gls

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,388 mi
Last recorded137,388 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 ETR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 137,388 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 137,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 130,373 miles

nearside rear door step corroded

rear of nearside sill corroded

slight play in offside track rod end ball joint

steel pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 130,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear door step corroded

rear of nearside sill corroded

slight play in offside track rod end ball joint

steel pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 102,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,992 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gls?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 1,591 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
2,816
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 609
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 305
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
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N146 ETR is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gls in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N146 ETR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N146 ETR registered?

N146 ETR is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gls, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N146 ETR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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