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N416 HBV

1996 Proton Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,823 mi
Last recorded70,823 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2005
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 HBV
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2005 70,823 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 70,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N416 HBV is a 1996 Proton Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N416 HBV, 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 N416 HBV registered?

N416 HBV is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N416 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N416 HBV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N416 HBV have outstanding finance?

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