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N51 DVW

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 DVW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 87,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,713 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,564 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 77,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 73,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,900 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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N51 DVW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N51 DVW, 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 N51 DVW registered?

N51 DVW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N51 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 DVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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