MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside & offside rear shock absorber outer sheaths corroded and detached from absorber body.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside & offside rear shock absorber outer sheaths corroded and detached from absorber body.
Nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have bad corrosion to the outer sheath casing.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Wipers could be better.
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.
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N253 GRN registered?
N253 GRN is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 2 May 1996.
Is N253 GRN safe to buy?
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