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P353 JKU

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,032 mi
Last recorded60,032 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 JKU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,032 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,825 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,219 miles

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

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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P353 JKU is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P353 JKU, 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 P353 JKU registered?

P353 JKU is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P353 JKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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