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N799 DTS

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 DTS
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,157 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake disc shield deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,157 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake disc shield deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 90,732 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 90,732 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 80,819 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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N799 DTS is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green 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 N799 DTS, 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 N799 DTS registered?

N799 DTS is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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