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P683 TUS

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,745 mi
Last recorded54,745 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 TUS
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,636 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,138 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,202 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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P683 TUS is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P683 TUS, 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 P683 TUS registered?

P683 TUS is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P683 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P683 TUS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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