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N918 VFJ

1996 Proton Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 VFJ
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,014 miles

slight interaction rear lights.

handbrake travel high.

misting to both rear and both front shock absorbers.

o/s/f indicator lens missing.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 82,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel high.

misting to both rear and both front shock absorbers.

o/s/f indicator lens missing.

slight interaction rear lights.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance near max limit

parking brake travel becoming long

Fail 2 Oct 2006 77,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake travel becoming long

Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,962 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 58,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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N918 VFJ is a 1996 Proton Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N918 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N918 VFJ registered?

N918 VFJ is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is N918 VFJ safe to buy?

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