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P356 JYA

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,814 mi
Last recorded137,814 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 JYA
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 137,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 131,079 miles

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2010 125,225 miles

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

engine hunting

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2010 125,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

engine hunting

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2009 118,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine hunting

engine idling high

offside front inner wing corroded

offside wiper end split

radiator poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2009 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside front inner wing corroded

offside wiper end split

radiator poor condition

engine idling high

engine hunting

Pass 26 Feb 2008 111,442 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 111,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 104,444 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 104,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 92,315 miles

small crack in front number plate

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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P356 JYA is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P356 JYA, 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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P356 JYA is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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