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N478 BYA

1995 Proton Sl

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Proton Sl72,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 BYA
MakeProton
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,808 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Sl?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
4,568
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
constant velocity joint gaiter split 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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N478 BYA is a 1995 Proton Sl in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Proton Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 72,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N478 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Proton Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N478 BYA registered?

N478 BYA is a 1995 Proton Sl, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N478 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 BYA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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