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N197 LBH

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,470 mi
Last recorded79,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 LBH
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust one of two mounts broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

temporary plastic window fitted to n/s/f

Fail 24 Jun 2011 77,462 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust one of two mounts broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

temporary plastic window fitted to n/s/f

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,856 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,206 miles

Drivers door mirror glass is cracked

Unable to open boot to inspect boot area

Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,201 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers door mirror glass is cracked

Unable to open boot to inspect boot area

Pass 29 May 2008 70,064 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 67,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 63,666 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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N197 LBH is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N197 LBH, 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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N197 LBH is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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