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P438 CTV

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 CTV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2012 113,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 102,376 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,269 miles

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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P438 CTV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P438 CTV, 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 P438 CTV registered?

P438 CTV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P438 CTV safe to buy?

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