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P517 KRW

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,883 mi
Last recorded122,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 KRW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 122,883 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 122,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusty & mount broken

Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 110,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,302 miles

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2010 104,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,407 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,407 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 88,288 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 88,246 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 76,324 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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P517 KRW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P517 KRW, 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 P517 KRW registered?

P517 KRW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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