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P950 SCW

1996 Proton 1.5 Sl

Brown Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,871 mi
Last recorded40,871 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl68,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 SCW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front d shape anti roll bar bushes slight play

both rear tyres perrished

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,674 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel high

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 8 Oct 2011 33,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perrished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel high

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 32,260 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 Sl?

Based on 7,350 MOT tests across 1,362 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,125
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 480
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 391
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
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P950 SCW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl in Brown 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 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,324 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 1.5 Sl fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 480 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P950 SCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 1.5 Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P950 SCW registered?

P950 SCW is a 1996 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P950 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 SCW 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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