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N458 BVW

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,606 mi
Last recorded49,606 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 BVW
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,606 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,818 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,293 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2010

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,245 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,785 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side dammage.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,750 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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N458 BVW is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N458 BVW, 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 N458 BVW registered?

N458 BVW is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N458 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 BVW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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