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P818 AFJ

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,054 mi
Last recorded65,054 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 AFJ
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 65,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,587 miles

both outer cv boots perished and have a slight leak

front anti-roll bar d bushes perished

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,490 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,978 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,972 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 40,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear arches corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,861 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shocker top and bottem bushes have slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,539 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 31,963 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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P818 AFJ is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P818 AFJ, 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 P818 AFJ registered?

P818 AFJ is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P818 AFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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