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M458 XWU

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,514 mi
Last recorded50,514 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 XWU
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension mount

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension mount

Pass 3 May 2013 50,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 50,326 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 50,206 miles

N/S/MIRROR CANNOT B E ADJUSTED TO USABLE POSITION

Pass 4 May 2011 49,943 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 49,593 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2009 49,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 49,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,537 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,537 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2007 47,388 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 45,930 miles

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

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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M458 XWU is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 65,245 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 M458 XWU, 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 31 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 M458 XWU registered?

M458 XWU is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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