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P557 WSH

1996 Proton Sl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 WSH
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2006 96,985 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 96,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P557 WSH is a 1996 Proton Sl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P557 WSH, 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 P557 WSH registered?

P557 WSH is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P557 WSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 WSH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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