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M557 XRF

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,248 mi
Last recorded69,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 XRF
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 63,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,560 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,101 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 46,091 miles

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

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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M557 XRF is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M557 XRF, 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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M557 XRF is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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