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P489 PHY

1996 Proton Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 PHY
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,958 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 99,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,379 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 86,905 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Sl?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
4,568
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
constant velocity joint gaiter split 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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P489 PHY is a 1996 Proton Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Proton Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,781 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 Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P489 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P489 PHY registered?

P489 PHY is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P489 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 PHY shows 5 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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