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P579 DST

1996 Proton 15 Sl

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,998 mi
Last recorded51,998 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2005
Typical for 1996 Proton 15 Sl69,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 DST
MakeProton
Model15 Sl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2005 51,998 miles

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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P579 DST is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P579 DST, 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 P579 DST registered?

P579 DST is a 1996 Proton 15 Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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