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M529 XVW

1995 Proton 1.5 SE

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,497 mi
Last recorded95,497 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM529 XVW
MakeProton
Model1.5 SE
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 88,825 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 86,250 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 May 2014 74,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 70,504 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 66,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 66,104 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 61,693 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 61,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,559 miles

How Reliable is the Proton 1.5 SE?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 2,497 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
2,644
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,027
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 604
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 561
Brake pipe excessively corroded 427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 352
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M529 XVW is a 1995 Proton 1.5 SE in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Proton 1.5 SE fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M529 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 1.5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Proton 1.5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M529 XVW registered?

M529 XVW is a 1995 Proton 1.5 SE, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M529 XVW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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