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P735 VFT

1996 Proton Sl Auto

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,231 mi
Last recorded53,231 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 VFT
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,231 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 53,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,858 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 48,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,448 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P735 VFT is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P735 VFT, 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 P735 VFT registered?

P735 VFT is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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