CarVerify

Free Car Check

P831 GEY

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,692 mi
Last recorded31,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Proton
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 GEY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 31,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

battery not secure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,845 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,978 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
Full Proton 1.5 Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P831 GEY is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P831 GEY?

You can check the full history of P831 GEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P831 GEY registered?

P831 GEY is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P831 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 GEY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P831 GEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P831 GEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.