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P397 JSW

1996 Proton 15 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,682 mi
Last recorded76,682 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Proton 15 Sl69,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 JSW
MakeProton
Model15 Sl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,682 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 75,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 69,383 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 69,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Proton 15 Sl?

Based on 298 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
3,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 27
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Headlamp insecure 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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P397 JSW is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Proton 15 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 69,162 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 15 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 JSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 15 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 15 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P397 JSW registered?

P397 JSW is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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