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N469 UPA

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 UPA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in both front shock absorbers

slight perishing in both rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,215 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

slight corrosion in nearside outersill & undersill (rear end)

slight perishing in both rear tyres

Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,215 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

slight corrosion in nearside outersill & undersill (rear end)

slight perishing in both rear tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,149 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in both front suspension struts

corrosion in nearside rear under sill & nearside rear sill end

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,112 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion in both front suspension struts

corrosion in nearside rear under sill & nearside rear sill end

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,680 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Mar 2012 87,680 miles

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

corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,940 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,940 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,298 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside outer sill

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,298 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion in offside outer sill

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,599 miles

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

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

coolant radiator in very poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2009 83,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coolant radiator in very poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,911 miles

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

grease exiting from nearside front wheel bearing

nearside front tyre worn low on edges(this tyre is of a stepped tread pattern)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 81,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

grease exiting from nearside front wheel bearing

nearside front tyre worn low on edges(this tyre is of a stepped tread pattern)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 65,920 miles

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

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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N469 UPA is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N469 UPA, 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 N469 UPA registered?

N469 UPA is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N469 UPA safe to buy?

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