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P546 NBF

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,456 mi
Last recorded90,456 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 NBF
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,456 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 90,456 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 87,490 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls cut not showing cords

o/s/f & n/s/r wheel rims bent

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2007 87,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls cut not showing cords

o/s/f & n/s/r wheel rims bent

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,712 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 82,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P546 NBF is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P546 NBF, 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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P546 NBF is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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