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N201 CVU

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,069 mi
Last recorded49,069 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 CVU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,967 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 48,965 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,823 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,310 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 48,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,196 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,482 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,770 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 44,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,012 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 43,012 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 40,056 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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N201 CVU is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N201 CVU, 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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How do I check the history of N201 CVU?

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What year was N201 CVU registered?

N201 CVU is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N201 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N201 CVU shows 24 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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