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P653 SHG

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,737 mi
Last recorded67,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 SHG
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 67,737 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Arches corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,843 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 12 Jul 2022 56,830 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 65% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 53,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,020 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 41,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,759 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,835 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,131 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,401 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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P653 SHG is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P653 SHG, 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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P653 SHG is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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