MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system in poor condition
nsf indicator lense missing but not affecting light output
vehicle has sustained accident damage
vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nail in tyre
oil leak
How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?
Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N160 XNV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,324 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 1.5 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N160 XNV, 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 30 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 N160 XNV registered?
N160 XNV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is N160 XNV safe to buy?
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