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P831 APH

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,265 mi
Last recorded88,265 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 APH
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,310 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,818 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 76,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,232 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT C.V GAITERS PERISHING

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,964 miles

nearside exterior mirror glass cracked.

offside exterior mirror damaged/repaired.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,555 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 57,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P831 APH is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P831 APH, 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 P831 APH registered?

P831 APH is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P831 APH safe to buy?

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