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N474 UPA

1996 Proton Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,792 mi
Last recorded74,792 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 UPA
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear of car unable to fully inspect seatbelt

plastic over sills fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to nearside rear of car unable to fully inspect seatbelt

plastic over sills fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,143 miles

minimal freeplay on handbrake lever

Fail 18 Apr 2008 68,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

minimal freeplay on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,613 miles

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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N474 UPA is a 1996 Proton Sl in Blue 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 N474 UPA, 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 N474 UPA registered?

N474 UPA is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N474 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N474 UPA 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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