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N672 LUM

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN672 LUM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 100,820 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front brakes slightly binding

corrosion forming to n/s and o/s front and rear seatbelt mounting area

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake pipe corroded but not yet excessive

radiator in poor condition

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 2mm both rear 6mm 175/70r13h o/s/f t rated

transmision stabilizer bar not conneced (bolt missing)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,171 miles

corrosion forming to; o/s and n/s sill panels, step panels and rear wheel arches. N/s/r seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted, crack to front no plate, clutch pedal rubber worn, handbrake travel long,

corrosion to front and rear coil springs, fuel filler neck badly corroded, both rear shockabsorber covers corroded,

horn weak, n/s window winder handle missing, o/s head lamp slightly loose, n/s/f tyre approaching limit, engine oil leaks, engine lower stabilizer mounting loose and bolt missing causing o2 sensor to touch power steering pipe

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded, n/s/f brake binding slightly, n/s outer cv boot badly perrished, slight damage to o/s/f tyre valve,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 2.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 175/70/13h, both front tyres wearing on edges,

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,562 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 23 Aug 2007 87,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

handbrake travel long, clutch pedal rubber worn, o/s headlamp slightly insecure, n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted, tyre tread depths; all road tyres 6.0mm, 175/70/13t

major engine oil leak, corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe, suspect water pump leak - coolant staining present, n/s/f brake pads very low, wheel trims missing,

perrishing to n/s outer cv gaitor, lower engine stabilizer not fitted (bolt missing), both rear shockabsorber covers corroded, fuel filler neck very badly corroded and possible fuel vapour noticed inside n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,731 miles

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Fail 26 Jul 2006 83,727 miles

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

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

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

bolt missing from lower engine stabiliser

centre exhaust bracket broken

hand brake travel high

oil leak

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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N672 LUM is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N672 LUM, 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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N672 LUM is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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