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N461 LTN

1996 Proton Sl Auto

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

104,922 mi
Last recorded104,922 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 LTN
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 104,922 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 104,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 94,618 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 94,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,526 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 85,526 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 85,513 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N461 LTN is a 1996 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 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 N461 LTN, 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 N461 LTN registered?

N461 LTN is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N461 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N461 LTN 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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