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P183 NRO

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 NRO
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage to bumper's n/s/f & o/s/f

gearbox leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s mirror casing damaged

oil "5" level above maximum.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage to bumper's n/s/f & o/s/f

gearbox leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s mirror casing damaged

oil "5" level above maximum.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 68,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake travel

n/s/r footbrake & handbrake performance low

n/s/r number plate light damage

o/s/r & n/s/f & o/s/f bumper insecure

oil 4

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake travel

n/s/r footbrake & handbrake performance low

n/s/r number plate light damage

o/s/r & n/s/f & o/s/f bumper insecure

oil 4

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

handbrake travel on limits

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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P183 NRO is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P183 NRO, 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 P183 NRO registered?

P183 NRO is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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