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N255 YNC

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,407 mi
Last recorded37,407 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 YNC
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brakes sticking/binding

boot won't stay open

both front bottom ball joint boots, slight grease leak

both fronts and n/s/r spring slightly corroded

exhaust centre pipe rubber cracked/perished

exhaust front pipe flexi cover split

front tyres stepped/have wear inner edges

front wipers worn/noisy/judder, n/s split at end

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

n/s outer cv boot cracked, slight grease leak

o/s b pillar/sill in door shuts corroded

o/s middle of floor corroded

o/s mirror glass stuck on

o/s outer cv boot cracked

o/s, towards front, floor corroded/holed

o/s/f floor/sill lip slightly corroded

o/s/r spring corroded

plastic trims on sills can not fully see/inspect

rear brakes lock up before vehicle stops

rear shockers, slight misting at top

rear tyres stepped and worn to 3mm

rear wheel arches corroded

slight corrosion n/s sills in door shuts

slight knock on steering when rocked

slight play/slack bottom hand brake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,483 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges stepped

both sides outer sills on lip and plastic trim covering outer sills

nearside hand brake locks off on 1 click ?

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

wiper blades judder across srceen

Fail 28 Oct 2011 36,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches coroded and weakened

nearside wiper blade split on end

slight corosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,671 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,109 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,553 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,076 miles

ADVISE WILL REQUIRE BOTH FRONT TYRES FOR NEXT MOT size 175/70/R13H

Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,842 miles

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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N255 YNC is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N255 YNC, 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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N255 YNC is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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