MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Both rear lights damaged and repaired with tape
Damage to front and rear of vehicle
Distortion at offside rear brake
Front brake pads low
Handbrake high
Ofside front tyre on legal limit on edges
Oil leak from engine
Rear wiper blade split
Wires exposed in nearside headlamp plug
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Both rear lights damaged and repaired with tape
Damage to front and rear of vehicle
Front brake pads low
Handbrake high
Ofside front tyre on legal limit on edges
Oil leak from engine
Rear wiper blade split
Wires exposed in nearside headlamp plug
Offside front seatbelt slow to rectract
Oil and water leak from engine
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front seatbelt slow to rectract
Oil and water leak from engine
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
accident damage to front and rear
handbrake high
o/s steering rack gaiter perished
o/s/r tyre low on inner edge
How Reliable is the Proton Sl Auto?
Based on 963 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N279 WCF is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Proton Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 61,100 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 Sl Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N279 WCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N279 WCF registered?
N279 WCF is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 27 February 1996.
Is N279 WCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N279 WCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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