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N161 VTH

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,048 mi
Last recorded93,048 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 VTH
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2007 93,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,773 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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N161 VTH is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N161 VTH, 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 N161 VTH registered?

N161 VTH is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N161 VTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 VTH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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