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N32 XUJ

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,297 mi
Last recorded51,297 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 XUJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,297 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 819,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

strong smell of fuel in vehicle.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,938 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 34,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,950 miles

advise slight oil leak

advise very slight wheel bearing noise o/s/r

Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,272 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 31,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 30,174 miles

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

front wiper split on edges [o/s]

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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N32 XUJ is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N32 XUJ, 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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N32 XUJ is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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