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N891 ESW

1996 Proton Sl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 ESW
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,090 miles

corrosion at front brake pipes

n/s/headlight beam pattern hazy

o/s/r chassis corroded close suspension mounting

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,283 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 53,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 49,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,975 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 43,654 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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N891 ESW is a 1996 Proton Sl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N891 ESW, 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 N891 ESW registered?

N891 ESW is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N891 ESW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 ESW shows 9 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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