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N240 JNK

1996 Proton 1.5 SE

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 JNK
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 65,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,380 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,807 miles

Parking brake performance is ok but will require adjustment

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,040 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Handbrake operation nearly start of its reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,592 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriate

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front seat belt has slight damage to webbing

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside headlamp lower bracket broken

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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N240 JNK is a 1996 Proton 1.5 SE in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N240 JNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N240 JNK is a 1996 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N240 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 JNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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