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P488 JHJ

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,049 mi
Last recorded51,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 JHJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,650 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipes are rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,388 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 50,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,696 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,730 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 48,730 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,031 miles

reversing light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,132 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,465 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,268 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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P488 JHJ is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P488 JHJ, 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 P488 JHJ registered?

P488 JHJ is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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