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P738 YPM

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,345 mi
Last recorded47,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 YPM
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 47,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 44,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,726 miles

oil leaks underneath, front no plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,849 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 22,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,506 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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P738 YPM is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P738 YPM, 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 P738 YPM registered?

P738 YPM is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P738 YPM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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