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P951 GND

1996 Proton Sl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl72,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 GND
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 115,131 miles

steering rack has play

Fail 27 Aug 2009 115,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil seals leaking

steering rack has play

Pass 15 Jul 2008 111,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 111,664 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 110,676 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 110,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high but has reserve left

Pass 23 May 2006 102,975 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake slight drag

Fail 23 May 2006 102,975 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake slight drag

Pass 26 Apr 2005 80,210 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Sl?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
4,568
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
constant velocity joint gaiter split 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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P951 GND is a 1996 Proton Sl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Proton Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,781 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P951 GND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P951 GND registered?

P951 GND is a 1996 Proton Sl, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P951 GND safe to buy?

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