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M495 MDV

1995 Proton 1.3 Gls

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,077 mi
Last recorded74,077 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls68,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 MDV
MakeProton
Model1.3 Gls
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,077 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors distort view (3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion on sills and floorpan

Fail 28 Jun 2019 74,076 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction both (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion on sills and floorpan

Pass 2 May 2018 71,151 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 64,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,372 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,371 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,533 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,533 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 53,743 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,289 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,990 miles

front number plate has slight damage

nearside headlamp has slight damage, but not affecting beam image

offside rear door not opening

Fail 5 Apr 2010 44,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate has slight damage

nearside headlamp has slight damage, but not affecting beam image

offside rear door not opening

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,913 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton 1.3 Gls?

Based on 9,060 MOT tests across 1,924 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
3,239
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 730
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 723
Brake pipe excessively corroded 498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 437
Steering rack gaiter split 283
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M495 MDV is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 68,364 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 1.3 Gls fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M495 MDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.3 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Proton 1.3 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M495 MDV is a 1995 Proton 1.3 Gls, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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