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P532 TTC

1997 Proton 1.5 SE

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 TTC
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,267 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges near legal limit

play in o/s front anti/roll bar link bushes

play in rack end n/s

Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,267 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges near legal limit

play in o/s front anti/roll bar link bushes

play in rack end n/s

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,611 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 84,540 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front wing mirrors loose

Fail 26 Aug 2009 78,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wing mirrors loose

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,317 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 64,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 47,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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P532 TTC is a 1997 Proton 1.5 SE in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P532 TTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P532 TTC registered?

P532 TTC is a 1997 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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