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P247 KWC

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,684 mi
Last recorded95,684 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 KWC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,715 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 83,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 79,240 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 75,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,419 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake travel high

off side wiper sweep slightly low

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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P247 KWC is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P247 KWC, 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 30 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 P247 KWC registered?

P247 KWC is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P247 KWC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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