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P597 HWB

1996 Proton Sl Auto

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 HWB
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,376 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,474 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,727 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 65,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P597 HWB is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P597 HWB, 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 P597 HWB registered?

P597 HWB is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P597 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 HWB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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