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P171 HBA

1996 Proton Sl

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 HBA
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 May 2012 66,606 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 63,244 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 55,993 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,169 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Sl?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
4,568
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
constant velocity joint gaiter split 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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P171 HBA is a 1996 Proton Sl in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Proton Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P171 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P171 HBA registered?

P171 HBA is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P171 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 HBA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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