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P392 BPF

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 BPF
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,125 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,404 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,803 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 47,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,865 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 43,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P392 BPF is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P392 BPF, 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 P392 BPF registered?

P392 BPF is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P392 BPF safe to buy?

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