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P259 FNE

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,218 mi
Last recorded71,218 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 FNE
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,218 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,547 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,386 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,130 miles

oil leak on engine

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,655 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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P259 FNE is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P259 FNE, 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 P259 FNE registered?

P259 FNE is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P259 FNE safe to buy?

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