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M490 CPW

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,468 mi
Last recorded55,468 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 CPW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 533,220 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 49,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,387 miles

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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M490 CPW is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M490 CPW, 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 M490 CPW registered?

M490 CPW is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M490 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 CPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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