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P868 PGT

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 PGT
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,475 miles

hubcaps fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2012 66,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,685 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel archs

n/s front tyre on legal limit - outer edge

o/s lower ball joint dust cover split

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2011 60,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel archs

n/s front tyre on legal limit - outer edge

o/s lower ball joint dust cover split

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,066 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,291 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,832 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 29,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,136 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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P868 PGT is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P868 PGT, 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 P868 PGT registered?

P868 PGT is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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