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N165 SEL

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,503 mi
Last recorded44,503 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 SEL
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 44,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various suspention componants deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2010 38,720 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres becomming low and worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished and worn on edges (stepped tread)

offside front of vehicle damaged

rear springs becomming worn

Fail 5 May 2010 38,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres becomming low and worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished and worn on edges (stepped tread)

offside front of vehicle damaged

rear springs becomming worn

Pass 11 May 2009 33,760 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,343 miles

Front 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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N165 SEL is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N165 SEL, 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 N165 SEL registered?

N165 SEL is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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