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N253 GRN

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 GRN
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,406 miles

Corrosion present on nearside front McPherson strut close to hub attachment.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring heavily corroded.

Some corrosion present to rear wheel arches.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,907 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,907 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,411 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,916 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 75,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 70,592 miles

Nearside & offside rear shock absorber outer sheaths corroded and detached from absorber body.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,592 miles

Nearside & offside rear shock absorber outer sheaths corroded and detached from absorber body.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,243 miles

Nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have bad corrosion to the outer sheath casing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,270 miles

Wipers could be better.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Wipers could be better.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,664 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,664 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,486 miles

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has enough reserve travel

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

Rear brakes are noisey

Pass 19 May 2006 59,235 miles

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

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

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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N253 GRN is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N253 GRN, 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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N253 GRN is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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