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P978 PMW

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,776 mi
Last recorded148,776 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 PMW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 148,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 148,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N.S.R tyre mis shapen

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 136,009 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 135,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 124,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 123,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front C.V boots are perishing, rubber boot splitting apart.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 111,446 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 111,354 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,920 miles

OSR Tyre tread low on inner shoulder.

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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P978 PMW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P978 PMW, 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 P978 PMW registered?

P978 PMW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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