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P401 BPF

1996 Proton Sl Auto

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 BPF
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 92,504 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 82,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,301 miles

n/s door mirror has crack not inhibiting view

Fail 25 Sep 2010 76,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s door mirror has crack not inhibiting view

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,505 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off side front indicator cover missing

Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,838 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,838 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2005 44,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Proton Sl Auto?

Based on 963 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Brake pipe excessively corroded 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 21
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P401 BPF is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Proton Sl Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 61,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Sl Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P401 BPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 BPF registered?

P401 BPF is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P401 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 BPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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