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N985 YUY

1996 Proton Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 YUY
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,689 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 79,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,777 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 61,777 miles

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

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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N985 YUY is a 1996 Proton Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N985 YUY, 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 N985 YUY registered?

N985 YUY is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N985 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N985 YUY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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