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N283 DFR

1995 Proton Sl Auto

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,715 mi
Last recorded62,715 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Proton Sl Auto61,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 DFR
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,715 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 62,713 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 62,711 miles

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

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

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

rear brake squeal o/s

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,830 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 57,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2005 53,269 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 53,269 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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N283 DFR is a 1995 Proton Sl Auto in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Proton Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 61,501 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 N283 DFR, 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 31 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 N283 DFR registered?

N283 DFR is a 1995 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N283 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 DFR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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