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P982 ACT

1996 Proton Sl Auto

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,675 mi
Last recorded96,675 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Sl Auto61,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 ACT
MakeProton
ModelSl Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2007 96,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P982 ACT is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P982 ACT, 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 P982 ACT registered?

P982 ACT is a 1996 Proton Sl Auto, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P982 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P982 ACT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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