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P947 DEW

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,181 mi
Last recorded59,181 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 DEW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,181 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,019 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,019 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,501 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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P947 DEW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P947 DEW, 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 P947 DEW registered?

P947 DEW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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