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P959 KYB

1997 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl60,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 KYB
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 153,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 153,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 136,550 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 136,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 102,538 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 102,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,296 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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P959 KYB is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,444 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 P959 KYB, 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 29 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P959 KYB is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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