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P472 TMY

1996 Proton Sl Auto

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,814 mi
Last recorded73,814 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 TMY
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 58,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 58,017 miles

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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P472 TMY is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P472 TMY, 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.

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What year was P472 TMY registered?

P472 TMY is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P472 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P472 TMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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