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P891 YFX

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,416 mi
Last recorded44,416 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 YFX
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,989 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 29,190 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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P891 YFX is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P891 YFX, 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 P891 YFX registered?

P891 YFX is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 21 September 1996.

Is P891 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 YFX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P891 YFX have outstanding finance?

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