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N279 WCF

1996 Proton Sl Auto

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,378 mi
Last recorded133,378 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 WCF
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 133,378 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 133,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 123,530 miles

Offside front seatbelt slow to rectract

Oil and water leak from engine

Fail 26 Mar 2008 123,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 113,822 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 113,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 94,625 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Sl Auto?

Based on 963 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 21
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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.

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