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P403 BPF

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 BPF
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,337 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,337 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,381 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,378 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,400 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 45,400 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P403 BPF is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P403 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 P403 BPF registered?

P403 BPF is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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