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P34 HNC

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 HNC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 80,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to both sills

Fail 28 Apr 2021 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to both sills

Pass 27 Apr 2020 76,346 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 63,061 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

spare wheel well/carrier corroded at grommets

Fail 2 May 2019 62,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes look to be getting thin

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

spare wheel well/carrier corroded at grommets

Pass 3 May 2018 46,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven block wear inner edge

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 45,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven block wear inner edge

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

most of exhaust corroded and some brackets come away

Pass 12 May 2017 33,127 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 26,688 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 23,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 20,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,434 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 17,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 10,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,751 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cam belt due [every five years]

high moisture content in brake fluid

slight leak from water pump

Pass 18 Mar 2008 1,644 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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P34 HNC is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P34 HNC, 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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P34 HNC is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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