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P396 NTM

1996 Proton Sl Auto

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,555 mi
Last recorded69,555 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 NTM
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 69,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 69,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 64,173 miles

handbrake has low reserve travel

Fail 17 May 2010 64,172 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 19 May 2009 58,926 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 487,764 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 48,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,045 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 44,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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P396 NTM is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P396 NTM, 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 P396 NTM registered?

P396 NTM is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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