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N471 ETR

1995 Proton 1.5 Sl

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl65,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 ETR
MakeProton
Model1.5 Sl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,310 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,300 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,045 miles

front exhaust flexi leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,037 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle only just passed bet emissions test

Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/70r 15

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,569 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front number plate poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,569 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake pads heavily worn

Front number plate poor condition

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 65,730 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 61,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 61,512 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,887 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,395 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 56,395 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

long hand brake travel

plastic outer sill covers fitted

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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N471 ETR is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N471 ETR, 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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N471 ETR is a 1995 Proton 1.5 Sl, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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