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P734 BPD

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 BPD
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,187 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 92,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 92,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,324 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,308 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 91,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,766 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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P734 BPD is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P734 BPD, 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 P734 BPD registered?

P734 BPD is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P734 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P734 BPD shows 8 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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