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N290 CBS

1996 Proton Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 CBS
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 99,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 99,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 92,072 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 92,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 85,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 77,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Proton Sl?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
4,568
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
constant velocity joint gaiter split 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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N290 CBS is a 1996 Proton Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,781 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N290 CBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N290 CBS registered?

N290 CBS is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N290 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 CBS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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