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N973 JUR

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,248 mi
Last recorded120,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 JUR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,248 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters perished cracked

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished

offside rear side light dim

radiator in poor condition fins corroded away

Fail 25 Jun 2012 120,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters perished cracked

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished

offside rear side light dim

radiator in poor condition fins corroded away

Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,340 miles

catalyst weak on emission test

corrosion to offside outer step sill

Fail 23 Jun 2011 114,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

catalyst weak on emission test

corrosion to offside outer step sill

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,990 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 108,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 103,659 miles

base idle erratic hunting

Fail 22 Jun 2009 103,630 miles

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

base idle erratic hunting

Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,846 miles

off side & near side front outer cv gaiters perished & cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2007 90,118 miles

near side front outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,587 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 83,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

near side outer cv gaiter perished & cracking

near side rear tyre slighly out of on 2mm in one place in tread

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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N973 JUR is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N973 JUR, 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 N973 JUR registered?

N973 JUR is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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