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N473 PEC

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,221 mi
Last recorded57,221 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 PEC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not affecting veiw to the rear

Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,136 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

oil leak

radiator badly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,110 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre has a slight in the outer side wall

oil leak

radiator badly corroded

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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N473 PEC is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N473 PEC, 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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N473 PEC is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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