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P764 SBV

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,574 mi
Last recorded164,574 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 SBV
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 164,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 163,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2024 163,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2023 160,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,826 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear damper mounts inside boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear damper dust boots corroded.

Fail 8 May 2018 160,792 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle near spring (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear both shocker dust covers corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 158,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Oil leak ()

Rear both shocker dust covers corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 148,251 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Slight oil leak.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 147,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear dampers dust covers corroded.

Front pipe, centre and rear box exhaust hangers broken.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Slight oil leak.

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 141,653 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket come away

Fail 6 May 2015 141,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket come away

Pass 9 May 2014 128,808 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket come away

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,213 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 107,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker dust covers corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 94,483 miles

offside wiper blade

Fail 6 May 2011 94,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside wiper blade

Pass 24 May 2010 81,040 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 81,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 65,259 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 65,259 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked but not showing white light.

radiator corroded

Pass 24 May 2008 52,357 miles

offside rear lamp unit lens cracked but not showing white light.

radiator corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,171 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

radiator corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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P764 SBV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P764 SBV, 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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P764 SBV is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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