MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
UNABLE TO OPEN OFFSIDE REAR DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. CORROSION STARTING ON SILL PANELLS AND B - PILLAR BASES.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
UNABLE TO OPEN OFFSIDE REAR DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. CORROSION STARTING ON SILL PANELLS AND B - PILLAR BASES.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE MISFIRES AND RUNS ERRATIC AT IDLE.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant leaking
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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N243 ESM is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Brown with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 N243 ESM, 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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N243 ESM is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.
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