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P172 CPM

1997 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,568 mi
Last recorded55,568 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl60,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CPM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 55,568 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 47,217 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,217 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?

Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,125
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 480
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
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P172 CPM is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,444 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 1.5 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 CPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P172 CPM registered?

P172 CPM is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P172 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 CPM shows 3 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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