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R610 JAD

1997 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl60,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 JAD
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,811 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 67,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak

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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R610 JAD is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R610 JAD, 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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What year was R610 JAD registered?

R610 JAD is a 1997 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R610 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R610 JAD shows 3 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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