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P408 UCD

1996 Proton Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 UCD
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,632 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 85,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,651 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,638 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 63,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,377 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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P408 UCD is a 1996 Proton Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P408 UCD, 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 P408 UCD registered?

P408 UCD is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P408 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 UCD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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