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P413 VUG

1997 Proton 1.5 Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl60,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 VUG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,847 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 46,847 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,778 miles

stone chip in offside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Fail 24 Oct 2007 43,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

stone chip in offside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,106 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 42,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P413 VUG is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,444 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 P413 VUG, 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 29 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 P413 VUG registered?

P413 VUG is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P413 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P413 VUG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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