MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N165 SEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N165 SEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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