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P840 WYJ

1997 Proton Sl Auto

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,668 mi
Last recorded59,668 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 WYJ
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,668 miles

brake pipes rusty

wiper splitting

Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,589 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

wiper splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,533 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,532 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

70kgf defference between nsr + osr. strongly advise brake safety check

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,183 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,653 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,653 miles

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

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aux belts noisy

corrosion; various steering, susp & brake comps

n/s/f susp strut top mount play

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eng oil leak, slight coolant leak

front no plate damaged

o/s/f inner wing & o/s/f door corroding

o/s/f window stiff in guides

rear brakes noisy & slight grabbing

various steering, susp & brake comps corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,747 miles

fan belt noisey and slipping

front number plate damaged

rear silencer corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fan belt noisey and slipping

front number plate damaged

rear silencer corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2006 43,873 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

spare tyre soft

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

spare tyre soft

How Reliable is the Proton Sl Auto?

Based on 963 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 21
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P840 WYJ is a 1997 Proton Sl Auto in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Proton Sl Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P840 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Sl Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Sl Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P840 WYJ is a 1997 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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