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P53 TBV

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,414 mi
Last recorded44,414 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 TBV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,390 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 35,930 miles

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

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

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

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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P53 TBV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P53 TBV, 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 P53 TBV registered?

P53 TBV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P53 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 TBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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