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N392 HBV

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,875 mi
Last recorded93,875 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 HBV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,875 miles

1.Clutch pedal rubber missing. 2.Brake pedal rubber split. 3.Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 93,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.Clutch pedal rubber missing. 2.Brake pedal rubber split. 3.Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,391 miles

1.Centre seat belt buckal cover taped up. 2.Clutch pedal rubber missing. 3.Brake pedal rubber split. 3.Radiator in poor condtion.

5.Both rear wheel arches slight corrosion.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2010 89,354 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.Centre seat belt buckal cover taped up. 2.Clutch pedal rubber missing. 3.Brake pedal rubber split. 3.Radiator in poor condtion.

5.Both rear wheel arches slight corrosion.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,368 miles

1.brake pedal rubber split.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,368 miles

1.brake pedal rubber split.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,737 miles

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

Wiperblades split

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 69,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 58,223 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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N392 HBV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N392 HBV, 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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N392 HBV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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