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N186 VOD

1996 Proton 1.5 Gl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl66,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 VOD
MakeProton
Model1.5 Gl
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,766 miles

both n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

corrosion developing in various body, floor-pan and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear

handbrake lever high

n/s anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished and splitting

n/s c.v. gaitor perished

o/s anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished and splitting

o/s c.v. gaitor perished

slight movement in n/s/f strut top mount

slight movement in o/s/f strut top mount

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers corroded

corrosion developing in various body, floor-pan and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

front wipers starting to smear

handbrake lever high

n/s anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished and splitting

n/s c.v. gaitor perished

o/s anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished and splitting

o/s c.v. gaitor perished

slight movement in n/s/f strut top mount

slight movement in o/s/f strut top mount

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,278 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 79,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 75,813 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 70,010 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Gl?

Based on 10,810 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
2,870
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 917
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 567
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 355
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N186 VOD is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 66,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 Gl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 917 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N186 VOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.5 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N186 VOD registered?

N186 VOD is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Gl, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N186 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N186 VOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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