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N491 HRE

1996 Proton 15 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,392 mi
Last recorded55,392 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton 15 Sl69,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 HRE
MakeProton
Model15 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,392 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 46,996 miles

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

front number plate cracked

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Proton 15 Sl?

Based on 298 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
3,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 27
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Headlamp insecure 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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N491 HRE is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Proton 15 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 69,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 15 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N491 HRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 15 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N491 HRE registered?

N491 HRE is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N491 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 HRE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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