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P950 ARY

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 ARY
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,937 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,216 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,544 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 90,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,681 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,131 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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P950 ARY is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P950 ARY, 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 P950 ARY registered?

P950 ARY is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P950 ARY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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