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P437 HNV

1996 Proton 15 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 15 Sl69,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 HNV
MakeProton
Model15 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 130,991 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 130,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 121,207 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 121,052 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 110,629 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 110,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate broken. front to rear rbake pipe corroded. brake pipes to OSF & NSF brake flexes.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 99,750 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 99,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f indcator slighty white . exhaust bolt cloose to o/s/r wheel

How Reliable is the Proton 15 Sl?

Based on 298 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
3,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 27
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Headlamp insecure 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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P437 HNV is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl in Green 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 15 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 69,162 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 15 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P437 HNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 15 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P437 HNV registered?

P437 HNV is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P437 HNV safe to buy?

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